Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 14, 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
HideFace uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication: Keeping you logged in to your account
- Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Session management: Maintaining your session state
You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the service to work.
Functional Cookies
These cookies help us remember your preferences and settings:
- Language preferences: Remembering your preferred language
- Theme settings: Remembering dark/light mode preferences
- User preferences: Storing your tool settings and preferences
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Usage patterns: Which features are most popular
- Performance: How quickly pages load
- Navigation: How users move through the site
This helps us improve our service and user experience. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
Stripe uses cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing. See Stripe's Cookie Policy for details.
Authentication Providers
If you sign in using Google or other OAuth providers, they may set cookies according to their own policies.
Cookie Duration
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year)
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Opt-Out Options
- You can delete existing cookies at any time through your browser
- You can set your browser to block cookies, though this may affect functionality
- For analytics opt-out, you can use browser extensions like Google Analytics Opt-out
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- You may need to log in each time you visit
- Some features may not work properly
- Your preferences may not be saved
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we respect your privacy choices through the cookie controls described above.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies: