1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your login session — making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
We also use similar technologies such as browser fingerprinting (via FingerprintJS) for specific anti-abuse purposes described below.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie / Technology | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-[project]-auth-token | Essential | Supabase authentication session — keeps you logged in across pages | Session / up to 1 year with refresh |
| sb-[project]-auth-token.0 / .1 | Essential | Chunked Supabase auth token for large session payloads | Session |
| PKCE code verifier | Essential | OAuth / passwordless login security (PKCE flow). Deleted after use | 10 minutes |
| Browser fingerprint (FingerprintJS) | Functional | Free-plan anti-abuse only: detects duplicate free invitations across sessions. Not used for tracking or advertising. | 90 days (server-side only) |
We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics). We do not build behavioral profiles.
3. Third-Party Technologies
| Provider | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Session cookies | Authentication & session management |
| Stripe | Cookies on checkout pages | Fraud prevention during payment — only active on Stripe-hosted checkout |
| FingerprintJS | Browser fingerprint | Free-plan duplicate detection — no persistent cookie, server-side storage only |
| Vercel | Edge cookies | Load balancing and performance optimization |
Note on Stripe: When you click "Pay" you are redirected to Stripe's checkout page. Stripe may set its own cookies for fraud prevention. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy at stripe.com/privacy.
4. How to Control Cookies
Browser settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to Ask4Date, as authentication relies on session cookies.
GDPR rights
Where cookie processing is based on legitimate interest (browser fingerprinting for anti-abuse), you have the right to object under GDPR Article 21. To exercise this right, contact us at privacy@askfordate.app.
5. Contact
Questions about our cookie practices? Contact us at privacy@askfordate.app.