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Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 14, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

StartupGPT uses cookies for:

  • Authentication and security
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Analyzing how you use our service
  • Improving performance and user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.

  • access_token: Authentication token for secure login
  • refresh_token: Token refresh for session management
  • startupgpt-cookie-consent: Remembers your cookie preferences

2. Functional Cookies (Optional)

Enhance functionality and personalization:

  • UI preferences (sidebar collapsed/expanded)
  • Theme preferences
  • Language settings

3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand how visitors use StartupGPT:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Feature usage statistics
  • Error tracking and debugging

We use Sentry for error tracking. Data is anonymized.

4. Marketing Cookies (Optional - Off by Default)

Used for advertising and marketing:

  • Google Ads conversion tracking
  • Remarketing and audience targeting

Only active if you explicitly consent.

Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

ServicePurposeType
Google OAuthAuthenticationEssential
StripePayment processingEssential
SentryError trackingAnalytics
Google AdsAdvertisingMarketing

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

On StartupGPT

You can change your cookie preferences at any time:

  • Look for the cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page
  • Choose "Essential Only" to disable non-essential cookies
  • Choose "Accept All" to enable all cookies

In Your Browser

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using StartupGPT.

Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration or manual deletion
    • Authentication tokens: 30 minutes - 24 hours
    • Preference cookies: 1 year
    • Consent cookies: 1 year

Do Not Track

We respect "Do Not Track" signals. When enabled, we will not use analytics or marketing cookies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the platform.

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