Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status.
2. How We Use Cookies
Plant Watering Tracker uses cookies for:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in and maintain your session
- Preferences: Remember your theme choice, language, and other settings
- Analytics: Understand how users interact with the app to improve it
- Security: Prevent fraud and protect your account
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These are necessary for the website to function. They include session cookies for login and CSRF protection. You cannot disable these without breaking the service.
Preference Cookies (Optional)
Store your preferences like theme selection and language. You can disable these, but you'll need to reset preferences on each visit.
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us understand how you use the app so we can improve it. These don't identify you personally.
4. Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (usually 30-365 days) unless you delete them
5. Managing Your Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Accept all cookies: Default behavior
- Block all cookies: Will break the website
- Block third-party cookies only: Recommended for privacy
- Delete cookies: Clear all stored cookies (logs you out)
See your browser's help menu for instructions on managing cookies.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We may use analytics services that set their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy policies. Examples include Google Analytics and Stripe (for payments).
7. Do Not Track (DNT)
If your browser has a "Do Not Track" setting, Plant Watering Tracker will respect it for analytics cookies. Essential cookies will still be used as they're required for the service to function.
8. Cookie Consent
When you first visit Plant Watering Tracker, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences anytime in your account settings.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the service indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@planttracker.app