Cookie Policy
Effective date: 24 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Ancient Source (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our application. It forms part of our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Similar technologies include local storage (used by web applications to store data in your browser) and session storage.
2. Cookies and storage we use
We use the absolute minimum number of cookies and browser storage necessary to operate the Service. We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or third-party analytics platforms.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required for these cookies under UK/EU law.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-[project]-auth-token | Supabase authentication session token — keeps you logged in | Session / 1 year |
| sb-[project]-auth-token.0 | Supabase session chunk (for large tokens) | Session / 1 year |
Local storage (not cookies)
We use browser local storage (not cookies) for the following purposes. Local storage data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wisdom-visited-dates | Stores the dates you visited the app to calculate your reading streak. Stored locally only. | Until cleared |
| cookie-consent | Remembers that you have acknowledged this cookie notice | Until cleared |
Third-party cookies
The Service does not load any third-party advertising or analytics scripts. However, the following third-party services may set cookies when you interact with specific features:
| Service | When set | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe (stripe.com) | When you view the payment/upgrade page | Fraud prevention, payment processing. See stripe.com/privacy |
| Google (accounts.google.com) | Only if you choose "Sign in with Google" | OAuth authentication only. See policies.google.com/privacy |
3. What we do not use
- No advertising or retargeting cookies
- No social media tracking pixels (Facebook, Twitter/X, TikTok, etc.)
- No third-party analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Segment, etc.)
- No cross-site tracking
- No fingerprinting techniques
4. Your choices and how to control cookies
Browser settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- 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
Do Not Track
We honour the browser Do Not Track (DNT) signal. When DNT is enabled, we do not load any optional tracking scripts (there are none at present).
Opt out of Google OAuth cookies
If you signed up with Google OAuth and wish to avoid Google cookies, you can switch to email/password authentication in Account Settings, and then disconnect your Google account.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we add new features that use cookies. We will update the effective date at the top of this page and, for material changes, notify you by email or in-app notice.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@ancientsource.app.