Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 6, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

2. How We Use Cookies

CiteBrand uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To keep you signed in and secure your session
  • Preferences: To remember your settings like theme and accent color
  • Security: To protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our site (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
authjs.session-tokenMaintains your authenticated session30 daysEssential
authjs.csrf-tokenPrevents cross-site request forgery attacksSessionEssential
authjs.callback-urlRemembers where to redirect after loginSessionEssential
themeStores your dark/light mode preference1 yearFunctional
accent-colorStores your preferred accent color1 yearFunctional
cookie-consentRecords your cookie consent choice1 yearEssential
cookie-preferencesStores your detailed cookie preferences1 yearEssential

4. Cookie Categories Explained

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your theme preference. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. We currently do not use marketing cookies, but this may change in the future.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

  • Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookies to accept via our cookie consent banner.
  • Browser Settings: You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies.
  • Account Settings: If you have an account, you can manage your preferences in your account settings.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Stripe: For secure payment processing. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
  • Google/GitHub OAuth: For authentication. These services may set cookies during the login process.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@citebrand.com.

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