Cookie Policy
Effective: April 6, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, from remembering your login session to understanding how you use the Service.
2. Cookies We Use
Artyql uses a minimal set of cookies. We do not use advertising, tracking, or third-party marketing cookies.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Strictly necessary | Authenticates your session after sign-in | 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Strictly necessary | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| next-auth.callback-url | Strictly necessary | Remembers where to redirect after sign-in | Session |
| __vercel_live_token | Strictly necessary | Vercel deployment preview authentication | Session |
| theme | Functional | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
3. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as signing in or setting your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate properly.
Under the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC) and its national implementations, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. They are exempt under Article 5(3) because they are necessary for the provision of a service explicitly requested by the user.
4. Cookies We Do Not Use
Artyql does not use: advertising or retargeting cookies; third-party analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics); social media tracking pixels; cross-site tracking cookies; or fingerprinting or supercookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
Browser-specific instructions: Chrome (Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies), Firefox (Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies), Safari (Preferences > Privacy), Edge (Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions).
6. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact privacy@artyql.com.