Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 28, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us understand how you use our service.

How We Use Cookies

Postory uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

CookiePurposeDuration
session_tokenMaintains your login sessionSession / 7 days
csrf_tokenSecurity - prevents cross-site request forgerySession
themeRemembers your dark/light mode preference1 year
cookie_consentStores your cookie preferences1 year
po_vidKeeps you on one consistent version of our pages while we test wording. A random first-party identifier - not shared with anyone and never used to identify you.90 days

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization but are not essential.

CookiePurposeDuration
preferred_modelRemembers your preferred AI model30 days
sidebar_stateRemembers sidebar open/closed state30 days

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

CookiePurposeDuration
ph_*_posthogPostHog product analytics — identifies your browser and, once you are signed in and have accepted analytics, links usage to your account1 year

Analytics are provided by PostHog Inc. (United States). We do not sell your data and do not track you across other websites. These cookies are only set after you accept analytics, and we honour Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track signals.

Third-Party Cookies

We minimize the use of third-party cookies. However, some may be set by:

  • Stripe (our payment processor, during checkout and subscription management) - sets cookies such as __stripe_mid and __stripe_sid for fraud prevention and secure payment processing. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
  • Social media platforms (if you use social login or share content) - subject to their respective cookie policies

We do not use advertising cookies or allow third-party advertising networks to set cookies on our website.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We honor Global Privacy Control signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we automatically:

  • Disable non-essential cookies
  • Limit analytics to anonymous, aggregated data only
  • Treat it as an opt-out of any data sharing

Do Not Track

We also respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals where technically feasible.

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:

  • Store draft content locally for faster access
  • Cache user preferences
  • Improve application performance

Local storage data remains on your device and can be cleared through your browser settings.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide notice through our website or by email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at [email protected]

Related Documents: Terms of ServicePrivacy Policy