What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about you, such as your login status, preferences, and activity. Cookies are standard in web applications and are used to improve user experience and security.
How WaffleInvoice Uses Cookies
Session Authentication
We use session cookies to keep you logged in and to remember your authentication status. These cookies are essential for WaffleInvoice to function and allow you to securely access your account.
Security and CSRF Protection
We use CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection cookies to prevent unauthorized actions on your account. These cookies verify that requests come from you and not from malicious third parties.
User Preferences
We may use cookies to store your preferences, such as your default timezone, language, or UI settings, so we can remember them on your next visit.
Analytics
We use first-party analytics cookies to understand how you use WaffleInvoice. This helps us improve the product, identify popular features, and fix issues. We do not use third-party analytics providers that track you across the web.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit WaffleInvoice, we display a cookie consent banner. Essential cookies (authentication and security) are used automatically. Non-essential cookies (analytics and preferences) require your consent.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using your browser's cookie settings or by contacting us at support@waffleinvoice.com.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the service to function
- Session ID: Maintains your login session
- CSRF Token: Protects against security attacks
- Authentication: Verifies you are logged in
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how you use WaffleInvoice
- Usage tracking: Records which features you use
- Performance: Measures page load times and errors
- Conversions: Tracks signup and upgrade actions
Preference Cookies
Remember your choices and settings
- Language: Remembers your language preference
- Theme: Remembers light/dark mode preference
- UI state: Remembers expanded/collapsed sections
Third-Party Cookies
Stripe (Payment Processing)
When you enter payment information, Stripe sets cookies on your device to process payments securely. These cookies are governed by Stripe's cookie policy and are not used for tracking you across other websites.
No Advertising Cookies
WaffleInvoice does not use third-party advertising cookies. We do not sell your data to ad networks or allow advertisers to track you across the web.
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Accept or reject cookies by type (essential, analytics, etc.)
- Delete cookies from your device
- Set how long cookies are stored
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent WaffleInvoice from functioning properly. We recommend keeping authentication and security cookies enabled.
Opt Out of Analytics
You can opt out of analytics cookies while keeping WaffleInvoice functional by updating your preferences in account settings or by contacting us.
Do Not Track
If you enable "Do Not Track" in your browser, WaffleInvoice will respect that preference for analytics cookies, although essential cookies will still be used for security and authentication.
Cookie Storage Duration
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session ID | Until you log out or 30 days |
| Authentication | 30 days |
| CSRF Token | Until you log out |
| Preferences | 1 year |
| Analytics | 13 months |
Your Rights Regarding Cookies
- Right to know: You can ask what cookies we use and why
- Right to control: You can manage cookies through your browser or our settings
- Right to delete: You can delete cookies from your device at any time
- Right to opt out: You can opt out of non-essential cookies
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: support@waffleinvoice.com
Response time: We respond to inquiries within 30 days
