Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 28, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for Strua to function properly. You cannot disable them without preventing the service from working.

Login Session Cookies:

• Purpose: Keep you logged in as you navigate the app

• Duration: Until you log out or close your browser

• Data stored: Session identifier (random string, no personal information)

Security Cookies:

• Purpose: Protect your account from unauthorized access and fraud

• Duration: Session-based or up to 30 days

• Data stored: CSRF tokens, security flags

Payment Processing Cookies (Stripe):

• Purpose: Securely process subscription payments

• Duration: Session-based

• Provider: Stripe, Inc.

• Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

Cookies We DO NOT Use

We do NOT use:

• ❌ Advertising cookies

• ❌ Social media tracking cookies (Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, etc.)

• ❌ Analytics cookies (we use Plausible Analytics, which is cookieless)

• ❌ Third-party tracking cookies

• ❌ Cross-site tracking cookies

Analytics Without Cookies

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service that:

• Does NOT use cookies

• Does NOT track you across websites

• Does NOT collect personal information

• Is GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant

• Collects only anonymous, aggregated data (page views, referral sources, general location)

Learn more: https://plausible.io/privacy

This means:

• ✅ No cookie consent banner needed for analytics

• ✅ No tracking scripts following you around the web

• ✅ Maximum privacy while we still understand how to improve the service

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings.

Chrome:

1. Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

2. Choose your preference (Allow all, Block third-party, or Block all)

3. See all cookies and site data > Remove specific cookies

Firefox:

1. Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

2. Choose your preference

3. Manage Data > Remove specific cookies

Safari:

1. Preferences > Privacy

2. Manage Website Data > Remove specific cookies

Edge:

1. Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

2. Manage and delete cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies:

• ❌ You will not be able to log in

• ❌ You will not be able to use Pro features

• ❌ Payment processing will not work

• ❌ Security protections will be compromised

If you disable Plausible Analytics:

• ✅ No impact (Plausible doesn't use cookies anyway!)

Third-Party Services

Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you purchase a Pro or Lifetime subscription, Stripe may set cookies to:

• Process your payment securely

• Prevent fraud

• Remember your payment method (if you choose)

Stripe's Cookie Policy: https://stripe.com/cookies-policy
Stripe's Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

Mailchimp (Early Access Email List)

If you join our early access email list, Mailchimp may set cookies to:

• Prevent duplicate signups

• Remember your form submission

Mailchimp's Cookie Statement: https://mailchimp.com/legal/cookies/
Mailchimp's Privacy Policy: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/

Our Commitment to Privacy

We believe in data minimization and user privacy.

That's why we:

• ✅ Use only essential cookies (login, security, payments)

• ✅ Use privacy-focused analytics (Plausible - no cookies)

• ✅ Do NOT use advertising cookies or tracking pixels

• ✅ Do NOT sell your data

• ✅ Do NOT track you across other websites

We collect only what's necessary to provide Strua, and nothing more.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect cookies or data from children under 13 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with data, please contact Dr.G@strua.app.

Changes to This Cookie Notice

We may update this Cookie Notice to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage

• Changes in legal requirements

• New features or services

We will post the updated notice on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of Strua after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Notice.

Questions?

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Email: Dr.G@strua.app

Privacy Policy: strua.app/privacy

Summary

What cookies we use:

• ✅ Essential cookies (login, security) - Required

• ✅ Payment cookies (Stripe) - Required for purchases

• ❌ No analytics cookies (we use cookieless Plausible)

• ❌ No advertising or tracking cookies

What this means for you:

• Maximum privacy

• Minimal tracking

• No annoying cookie consent banners

• Service still works great

End of Cookie Notice

This Cookie Notice is effective as of November 28, 2025.

For the most current version, visit: strua.app/cookies