Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 11, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how ToneForge ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They include authentication tokens and session identifiers. Without these cookies, core features like logging in and maintaining your session would not work.
- access_token: JWT authentication token stored in localStorage. Used to authenticate API requests.
- refresh_token: Used to obtain a new access token when the current one expires.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
- theme_preference: Stores your UI theme preference (currently dark mode only).
- cookie_consent: Records whether you have accepted or customized cookie preferences.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Service. We do not use Google Analytics or any tracker that profiles users across websites. If analytics are deployed, they will be self-hosted and will not share data with third parties.
3. Third-Party Cookies
PayPal may set cookies during the checkout and subscription process. These cookies are governed by PayPal's own Cookie Policy. We have no control over third-party cookies.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to store authentication tokens and user preferences. localStorage data is not sent to the server with each request and remains on your device until explicitly cleared.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View existing cookies and delete them individually or in bulk.
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies.
- Set preferences for specific websites.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from using the Service. For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help documentation.
6. Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we will not load optional analytics or tracking technologies.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@toneforge.space.