This Cookie Policy explains how Sitewake uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our Service.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your login session or preferences.

2. Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. No consent is needed for these cookies.

• session — Stores your authenticated session token so you stay logged in. First-party. Duration: session or up to 30 days.
• next-auth.csrf-token — Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. First-party. Duration: session.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences. No consent is needed for these cookies.

• theme — Stores your light/dark theme preference. First-party. Duration: 1 year.
• NEXT_LOCALE — Stores your language preference. First-party. Duration: 1 year.

Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services integrated into Sitewake may set their own cookies:
• Stripe — may set cookies during the checkout process for fraud prevention and session management
• Google OAuth — may set cookies if you choose to authenticate with Google
• GitHub OAuth — may set cookies if you choose to authenticate with GitHub

These cookies are governed by the respective providers' privacy and cookie policies.

Sitewake does not use any analytics, marketing, or advertising cookies. The Service is ad-free.

3. Cookie Duration

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies (session, preferences): expire after the duration listed above
• Third-party cookies: duration varies by provider

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
• View cookies currently stored
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Service.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

6. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies:
• Email: support@sitewake.net
• Website: https://sitewake.net