Cookie Policy

How Cifzy uses cookies and similar technologies.

Last updated: October 22, 2026

Necessary Cookies

Required for core functionality, security, and authentication.

Local Storage (Preferences)

Used to remember UI choices (like Dark Mode) without relying on cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your session and preferences.

In addition to traditional cookies, modern websites also use related technologies like Local Storage and Session Storage, which serve a similar purpose but store data directly in your browser rather than sending it back and forth with every request.

2. How We Use Cookies & Advertising

Cifzy uses cookies to provide a secure, seamless user experience, remember your preferences, and support our free platform through third-party advertising partners like Google AdSense.

1. Strictly Necessary & Security Cookies

These first-party cookies are essential for the platform to function properly:

Maintain your active session on the server.
Protect forms and requests against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Authenticate your account if you are logged in, ensuring you stay signed in securely as you navigate between pages.

2. Third-Party Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

To keep Cifzy free for all creators, we display advertisements provided by Google AdSense and its partners:

Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other sites on the Internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies (such as DoubleClick) enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings or AboutAds.

3. Cookie Details

Below is a breakdown of the actual cookies set by our platform:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
laravel_session	Associates your browser with your temporary server-side session.	Necessary	Session-based
XSRF-TOKEN	Security token used to verify that internal requests are legitimate (CSRF protection).	Security	Session-based
remember_web_*	Stores a secure authentication token if you select "Remember Me" during login.	Authentication	Depends on config
__gads, __gpi, IDE	Google AdSense cookies used to measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and serve personalized ads.	Advertising	Up to 13 months

4. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

Instead of relying on cookies for UI preferences, Cifzy utilizes your browser's Local Storage. This data remains on your device and is not automatically transmitted to our servers with every request.

We use Local Storage for:

UI Theme (theme): Remembering whether you prefer Light Mode or Dark Mode.
Interaction Data (promptly_prefs): Keeping track of UI elements you have dismissed or categories you have engaged with, to provide a smoother, personalized browsing experience.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies altogether.

Important Note

Because Cifzy only uses strictly necessary session and security cookies, disabling all cookies in your browser will prevent you from logging in, submitting forms, or securely using platform features.

6. Contact & Legal Context

This Cookie Policy is part of our broader commitment to your privacy. Please read our Privacy Policy to understand how we process personal data, and our Terms of Service for the rules governing platform usage.

We may update this policy when our technology stack or third-party service usage changes.

privacy@cifzy.com