COOKIE POLICY
Last updated: June 10, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. Similar technologies include localStorage and session storage, which serve comparable functions.
How We Use Cookies
We use two categories of cookies:
Required for the Service to function. Without them you cannot sign in, complete payments, or use core features. These cookies cannot be disabled while using the Service.
Help us understand how users interact with the Service — which pages are visited, how long sessions last, and where users come from. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled. You can opt out via browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
We do not use advertising, retargeting, or tracking cookies for third-party ad networks.
Cookies We Set
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| genimate-session | Authentication session token (NextAuth.js) | Essential | 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | CSRF protection for auth forms | Essential | Session |
| next-auth.callback-url | Remembers redirect after login | Essential | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention | Essential | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe session tracking | Essential | 30 minutes |
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — session persistence | Analytics | 2 years |
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies currently stored on your device.
- Delete all or specific cookies.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Set preferences for specific websites.
Note: disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using the Service. Instructions for popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable regulations. We will notify you of material changes in the same manner as our Privacy Policy.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies: privacy@genimate.com