Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 27, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

ProofAge uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility.

Examples:

  • session_id - Maintains your login session
  • csrf_token - Protects against cross-site request forgery
  • cookie_consent - Stores your cookie preferences

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Examples:

  • theme_preference - Remembers dark/light mode choice
  • language - Stores your language preference
  • workspace_id - Remembers your last selected workspace

Duration: Up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples:

  • _ga - Google Analytics tracking ID
  • _gid - Google Analytics session tracking
  • analytics_session - Internal analytics tracking

Duration: Up to 2 years

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience.

Purpose:

  • Monitor page load times and response times
  • Identify technical issues and errors
  • Optimize content delivery

Duration: Up to 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our behalf:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage tracking
  • Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization
  • Stripe: Payment processing (when applicable)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage and session storage to:

  • Cache API responses for faster page loads
  • Store temporary verification session data
  • Maintain application state in single-page applications
  • Remember user interface preferences

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

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

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Clear cookies when closing browser

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

Note: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly without these cookies.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you don't want to be tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have enabled this setting.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@proofage.xyz

Support: support@proofage.xyz