Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 20, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels.
2. How We Use Cookies
PodOutline uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Authentication session | 7 days |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe session tracking | 30 minutes |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| sidebar_collapsed | UI preference | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Service.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _vercel_insights | Performance monitoring | Session |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services that may set their own cookies:
- Supabase: Authentication and database services
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Vercel: Hosting and analytics
- Sentry: Error monitoring (if enabled)
4. Local Storage
We also use browser local storage to:
- Store authentication tokens securely
- Cache user preferences for faster loading
- Save draft content to prevent data loss
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
6. Do Not Track
Our Service does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. However, you can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date indicates when changes were made.
8. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: privacy@podoutline.com
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.