Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 23, 2025
Privacy-First Approach
MemoirVault uses minimal cookies and similar technologies, only what's necessary for the service to function. We do not use tracking cookies or share data with advertising networks.
1. 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, such as your preferences and login status.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and other browser storage mechanisms that serve similar purposes.
2. How We Use Cookies
MemoirVault uses cookies and similar technologies only for essential functions:
🔐 Authentication Cookies
Purpose: Keep you logged in securely
Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close browser)
Essential: Yes - Required for account access
Data: Encrypted session tokens, no personal information
⚙️ Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
Duration: Up to 1 year
Essential: No - But improves user experience
Data: Theme preferences, language settings, UI preferences
🛡️ Security Cookies
Purpose: Protect against security threats
Duration: Session-based
Essential: Yes - Required for security
Data: CSRF tokens, security validation data
3. What We DON'T Use
❌ No Tracking or Analytics Cookies
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other tracking technologies that monitor your behavior across websites.
❌ No Advertising Cookies
We do not use cookies for advertising purposes or share data with advertising networks.
❌ No Third-Party Marketing Cookies
We do not allow third-party marketing companies to place cookies on our website.
4. Third-Party Services
We use minimal third-party services, each with their own cookie policies:
Clerk (Authentication)
Purpose: Secure user authentication and account management
Cookies: Session management and security cookies
Privacy Policy: clerk.com/privacy
Cloudflare (CDN & Security)
Purpose: Content delivery and DDoS protection
Cookies: Security and performance optimization
Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacy
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Account Settings
When logged in, you can manage functional cookies through your account preferences:
- Theme and appearance preferences
- Language and localization settings
- UI customization options
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of MemoirVault, including logging in and accessing your account.
6. Cookie Consent
By using MemoirVault, you consent to our use of essential cookies required for the service to function. For non-essential cookies, we will ask for your explicit consent.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Changing your browser settings
- Updating your account preferences
- Contacting us directly
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
- Displaying a notice on our website
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Privacy Team
Email: pranjal.ai.arena@gmail.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Response time: Within 48 hours