1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, 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.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by other services like analytics providers).
2. How We Use Cookies
StyleGhost uses cookies to:
- Keep you signed in: Remember your authentication status so you don't have to log in every time you visit
- Improve your experience: Remember your preferences, settings, and recent activity
- Analyze usage: Understand how you use StyleGhost to improve features and fix bugs
- Enable functionality: Support features like OAuth authentication with third-party platforms (X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Threads)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in and secure your session
- Security cookies: Prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
- Session cookies: Maintain your session state during your visit
Cookie names: next-auth.session-token, next-auth.csrf-token, __Secure-next-auth.session-token
Purpose: Authentication and security
Duration: Session (deleted when you close browser) or 30 days (if "Remember Me" is enabled)
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional but Recommended)
We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with StyleGhost. This helps us:
- Identify and fix bugs
- Understand which features are most valuable
- Improve user experience
- Optimize performance
Provider: PostHog (privacy-focused analytics)
Cookie names: ph_* (PostHog session and user ID)
Purpose: Aggregate usage analytics (anonymized)
Duration: 1 year
Data collected: Pages visited, features used, session duration, device type, browser, operating system. No personal information is collected beyond what you voluntarily provide.
3.3 Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your settings and preferences, such as:
- Theme preference (light mode / dark mode)
- Language preference
- UI customizations
Cookie names: theme, locale
Purpose: Remember your preferences
Duration: 1 year
4. Third-Party Cookies
StyleGhost uses third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:
4.1 OAuth Providers
When you connect your StyleGhost account to third-party platforms (X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Threads), those platforms may set cookies during the OAuth authentication process. These cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies:
4.2 Analytics Providers
We use PostHog for analytics. PostHog is privacy-focused and does not sell your data. Their cookie policy: PostHog Privacy Policy
4.3 Hosting and Infrastructure
StyleGhost is hosted on Vercel and uses Supabase for database services. These providers may set cookies for security and performance purposes:
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete cookies after each session
- Accept or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis
5.2 How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers
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 site data
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential cookies: If you disable essential cookies, StyleGhost will not function properly. You will not be able to log in or use the Service.
Analytics cookies: If you disable analytics cookies, we will not be able to track your usage patterns, but the Service will continue to function normally.
Preference cookies: If you disable preference cookies, your settings (like theme preference) will not be remembered between sessions.
5.4 Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of PostHog analytics tracking by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings. StyleGhost respects the Do Not Track signal.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Material changes will be notified via email or in-platform notice
- Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of changes
We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Note: By using StyleGhost, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.