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Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 28, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. We use cookies and similar technologies to provide our service, keep you logged in, and understand how you use our platform.

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. We do not need consent for them under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.

ServiceNamePurposeRetention
Supabasesb-<project>-auth-tokenAuthentication and session managementSession / 7 days for refresh
Bedtime Storiespreferred-localeRemembers your selected language across visits365 days
Cloudflare TurnstileNone (cookieless)Bot protection via browser fingerprintingn/a
Stripem, __stripe_mid, __stripe_sidPayment-fraud detection during checkout (set on the Stripe-hosted checkout domain only)1 year / session

Analytics Cookies (Opt-in)

These help us understand how visitors use our website. They are set only after you opt in via the cookie banner or footer Cookie Settings link. The lawful basis is consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) and ePrivacy Directive Art. 5(3)).

ServiceNamePurposeRetention
PostHogph_<project>_posthogUsage analytics (EU hosted, Frankfurt)365 days
Vercel AnalyticsNone (cookieless)Page view countingn/a
Vercel Speed InsightsNone (cookieless)Performance monitoringn/a

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

We also use browser localStorage and sessionStorage for the purposes below. The same consent rules apply.

KeyPurposeRetention
cookie-consent:v1Stores your cookie preferences (essential)12 months
bedtime-wizard-stateHolds your story-creation progress across the Stripe checkout redirect (sessionStorage)60 minutes
bedtime-pending-purchaseTracks the selected credit pack so we can attribute it after Stripe redirects you back (sessionStorage)Until tab closes

Error Monitoring

We use Sentry to detect and fix technical issues. Sentry does not use cookies and we have disabled personal data collection.

Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page. This will allow you to update your choices.

Your consent preferences expire after 12 months, at which point you will be asked again.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning properly.

Do Not Sell My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information. Our analytics data is used solely to improve our product and is not shared with third parties for advertising purposes.

If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking, you can do so using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

Get in Touch

Have questions about our use of cookies? I'm here to help! For more details about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.

Cookie Policy for Bedtime Stories, the leading AI-powered personalized children's story platform. Minimal cookie usage: Essential only (Supabase auth, Stripe payments). Analytics opt-in: PostHog (EU hosted), Vercel Analytics (cookieless). No advertising cookies. No selling of personal information. Cloudflare Turnstile for bot protection (no cookies). Users can manage preferences via Cookie Settings in footer. GDPR compliant with 12-month consent expiry.