Cookie Policy
Effective Date: October 7, 2025
Last Updated: October 7, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how instacut.studio ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Key Points:
- ✅ We use cookies for functionality and advertising
- ✅ Advertising cookies help support our platform
- ✅ Essential cookies for basic functionality
- ✅ You can control cookie preferences
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
🍪 Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
💾 Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
🏠 First-Party Cookies
Cookies set directly by our website
🔗 Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by external services (we use very few of these)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off and do not store personal information.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintain your session during file processing | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session |
| upload_progress | Track file upload and processing status | 24 hours |
| theme_preference | Remember your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is anonymized and aggregated.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| analytics_id | Anonymous visitor identification for usage statistics | 2 years |
| page_views | Track page visits for performance optimization | 30 days |
| feature_usage | Understand which tools are most popular | 90 days |
3.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us serve relevant ads and support our platform. They may track your interests across sites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ad_id | Serve relevant advertisements | 30 days |
| ad_frequency | Control ad frequency and avoid repetition | 7 days |
| ad_preferences | Remember your advertising preferences | 1 year |
3.4 Cookies We DON'T Use
We do NOT use the following types of cookies:
- ❌ Social Media Tracking: No Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, etc.
- ❌ Cross-Site Tracking: Limited to ad networks only
- ❌ Behavioral Profiling: We don't build detailed profiles of your interests
- ❌ Malicious Tracking: No invasive or harmful tracking practices
4. Third-Party Services
We use minimal third-party services, and when we do, we choose privacy-focused options:
📊 Analytics Service
Service: Privacy-focused analytics (e.g., Plausible, Fathom, or self-hosted)
Purpose: Understand website usage without personal data collection
Privacy: No personal information collected, GDPR compliant, cookieless tracking available
🔒 Security Service
Service: Cloudflare (for DDoS protection and CDN)
Purpose: Protect website from attacks and improve loading speed
Cookies: May set security cookies for protection (essential cookies)
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent
We respect your privacy choices. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Essential Cookies: Always active (required for basic functionality)
- Analytics Cookies: Can be disabled without affecting service
- Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your browser settings
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of analytics tracking at any time
5.2 Browser Cookie Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:
🌐 Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
🦊 Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
🍎 Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
🔷 Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
What happens if you disable cookies:
- Essential Cookies Disabled: Website may not function properly, file processing may fail
- Analytics Cookies Disabled: No impact on functionality, but we can't improve the service based on usage
- All Cookies Disabled: You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
6. Your Rights and Choices
🇪🇺 EU/EEA Rights (GDPR)
- ✅ Right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- ✅ Right to access information about cookies we use
- ✅ Right to object to processing for analytics
- ✅ Right to data portability (limited for cookies)
🇺🇸 California Rights (CCPA)
- ✅ Right to know what personal information is collected
- ✅ Right to delete personal information
- ✅ Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell data)
- ✅ Right to non-discrimination
7. Updates and Contact Information
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://instacut.studio
- Response Time: 30 days for GDPR requests, 45 days for CCPA requests
Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: October 7, 2025
Next Review Date: October 7, 2026
This Cookie Policy is part of our commitment to transparency and privacy. We use cookies responsibly and give you control over your privacy preferences.