Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 2, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how PostFaster ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our Service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Examples:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Session cookies to maintain your preferences during a session
- Security cookies to prevent fraudulent activities
- Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic efficiently
Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 30 days
Can you disable them? No - these cookies are essential for the Service to work.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
- Remembering your language preference
- Storing your dashboard layout preferences
- Remembering connected social media accounts
- Saving your content generation preferences
Duration: Up to 12 months
Can you disable them? Yes, but some features may not work as intended.
Performance and Analytics
We use privacy-focused analytics to understand how you use the website and improve performance.
What we use:
- Vercel Web Analytics - privacy-focused, no personal data collected
- Performance monitoring to detect errors
- Page view tracking and session duration
- Feature usage analytics
Duration: Up to 24 hours
Privacy Note: Vercel Analytics does not use cookies for tracking and does not collect personally identifiable information.
3. Cookies and Storage Technologies We Use
PostFaster uses minimal cookies and primarily relies on browser localStorage for storing preferences and authentication state. Below is what we actually use:
Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Maintains Firebase authentication session | Necessary | Session |
| _vercel_analytics_id | Vercel Web Analytics (privacy-focused, no PII) | Analytics | 24 hours |
Browser localStorage (Persistent)
We use browser localStorage to store the following information on your device:
| Storage Key | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| firebaseUid / userId | Your unique user identifier | Necessary |
| user / dbUser | User profile data (name, email, role) | Necessary |
| socialMediaData | Connected social media accounts (no access tokens) | Functional |
| Various cache keys | Service data caching and timestamps | Functional |
Browser sessionStorage (Temporary)
Session storage is cleared when you close your browser tab:
- authComplete - Authentication completion flag
- Tab coordination data for multi-tab sessions
4. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
Local Storage
Browser storage that allows us to store user data, preferences, and cached information locally on your device. This includes user IDs, profile data, connected social media accounts, and application preferences.
Session Storage
Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab, used for authentication coordination and maintaining session state across multiple tabs.
JWT Tokens (In-Memory)
Authentication tokens managed by Firebase SDK are stored in memory and sent via HTTP headers. These are not stored in cookies or localStorage for enhanced security.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies or use similar tracking technologies:
- Vercel Analytics: Privacy-focused web analytics that does not use cookies for tracking.Vercel Analytics Privacy
- Firebase Authentication: Authentication service by Google for secure user login.Firebase Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Payment processing for secure transactions.Stripe Privacy Policy
- Google reCAPTCHA: Bot protection for login and signup forms.Google Privacy Policy
6. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or disable cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored
Clear Browser Data
To clear stored data (cookies, localStorage, sessionStorage):
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All
Note: Clearing data will log you out and remove your preferences.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable certain cookies, some features of PostFaster may not work properly:
- You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some features may not function correctly
- You may see less relevant content and advertisements
- We may not be able to provide personalized recommendations
8. Cookie Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
- Displaying a notice on our website or via email for significant changes
9. More Information
For more information about how we use cookies and protect your privacy, please see:
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies:
Email: [email protected]
General inquiries: [email protected]