Cookie Policy

Last updated: 9/25/2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and allow certain features to work properly.

Cookies can be “session cookies” (temporary and deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored on your device for a set period).

How We Use Cookies

PostWizard uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To keep you signed in and maintain your session
  • Security: To protect against fraud and ensure account security
  • Performance: To understand how our service is used and improve it
  • Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Examples: Authentication, session management, security features

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Control: Cannot be disabled as they are essential for basic functionality

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Examples: Google Analytics, page views, user behavior

Duration: Up to 2 years

Control: Can be disabled through browser settings or opt-out tools

Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality.

Examples: Language preferences, theme settings, form data

Duration: Up to 1 year

Control: Can be disabled, but may affect website functionality

Third-party Cookies

Purpose: Set by third-party services we use to provide functionality.

Examples: Stripe (payments), social media platforms, analytics services

Duration: Varies by service

Control: Can be disabled through browser settings or service opt-outs

Specific Cookies We Use

Authentication & Session

  • next-auth.session-token - Keeps you signed in
  • next-auth.csrf-token - Protects against cross-site request forgery
  • next-auth.callback-url - Remembers where to redirect after login

Analytics & Performance

  • _ga - Google Analytics tracking (2 years)
  • _gid - Google Analytics session tracking (24 hours)
  • _gat - Google Analytics throttling (1 minute)

User Preferences

  • theme - Your chosen color theme
  • language - Your preferred language
  • timezone - Your timezone for scheduling

How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View all cookies stored on your device
  • Delete specific cookies or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Set your browser to ask for permission before setting cookies

Third-party Opt-outs

For specific services we use:

  • Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Stripe: Cookies are essential for payment processing and cannot be disabled
  • Social Media: Control through your social media account settings

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Change your preferences later through our cookie settings

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Essential Cookies: If disabled, the website may not function properly, and you may not be able to sign in or use core features.

Analytics Cookies: If disabled, we won't be able to understand how our service is used, which may affect our ability to improve it.

Functional Cookies: If disabled, the website may not remember your preferences, and some features may not work as expected.

Third-party Cookies: If disabled, some third-party integrations may not work properly.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

PostWizard Support

Email: support@postwizard.io

Address: [Your Business Address]