Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This cookie policy explains how Ekygai uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our platform. Ekygai is built privacy-first: we use only strictly necessary and functional cookies, and no analytics or advertising cookies.
2. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website, allowing the site to remember certain information about your preferences or session.
Similar technologies include local storage (localStorage) and session storage (sessionStorage). Ekygai uses local storage only to cache non-sensitive interface data and your theme preference on your own device; this data is never transmitted to a server.
3. Types of Cookies Used
| Type | Purpose | Duration | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Authentication session (NextAuth, httpOnly), CSRF protection | Session / up to 7 days | Not required |
| Functional | Language preference (NEXT_LOCALE), stored only when you explicitly change your language | 1 year | Not required |
4. Cookie Details
4.1 Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to operate. Without them, the services you have requested cannot be provided:
- •NextAuth session cookie (next-auth.session-token): an httpOnly cookie that securely holds your authentication session (validity up to 7 days; the underlying access token is refreshed automatically).
- •CSRF protection cookie: prevents cross-site request forgery attacks.
4.2 Functional cookies
A single functional cookie is used, and only if you act on it:
- •NEXT_LOCALE: stores your interface language (e.g. "en" or "fr"). It is written only when you explicitly change the language, contains no personal data, and lasts 1 year.
4.3 Analytics — no cookies
Audience measurement uses Plausible Analytics (hosted in the European Union). Plausible is cookieless: it sets no cookies, uses no persistent identifiers, and collects no personal data — only aggregated, anonymous metrics (page views, referrers, country). No consent is required and none is requested.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Ekygai sets no third-party tracking or advertising cookies and engages no advertising network. Analytics (Plausible) is cookieless.
Payments are processed by Dodo Payments (Merchant of Record) on its own secure pages; any cookies set there are governed by Dodo's own policy (dodopayments.com/privacy).
6. Managing Cookies
As Ekygai uses only strictly necessary and functional cookies, there is no consent banner to manage. You can still inspect or delete cookies via 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
7. Retention Period
| Cookie | Duration |
|---|---|
| NextAuth session (essential) | Up to 7 days; deleted on sign-out |
| CSRF protection (essential) | Session |
| NEXT_LOCALE (functional) | 1 year |
8. Your Rights
Under applicable laws (UK GDPR, EU GDPR, CCPA), you have the right to be informed about the cookies used and their purposes, and to delete cookies stored on your device at any time via your browser. As no non-essential cookies are used, no consent is collected and there is nothing to withdraw.
For any questions regarding cookies: privacy@ekygai.com
9. Changes
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. In the event of a material change, you will be informed by a notification within the platform.