Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 17, 2026
- What we use: Only essential cookies for authentication and session management. No advertising or tracking cookies.
- Third-party: Our error monitoring tool (Sentry) may set a cookie for session replay. No Google Analytics, no Facebook Pixel, no ad trackers.
- Local storage: We store user preferences (theme, dismissed banners) in your browser's local storage. This data never leaves your device.
- Your control: You can clear cookies anytime in your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for the app to function.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and keep you logged in. Local storage is a similar browser feature that stores data locally on your device.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for LegalSimpler to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
a_session_* | Appwrite authentication session — keeps you logged in | Session / 365 days |
a_csrf | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme (localStorage) | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | Persistent |
ls_cookie_consent (localStorage) | Remembers that you dismissed the cookie banner | Persistent |
ls_anon_used (localStorage + cookie) | Tracks whether you've used the free anonymous analysis | 1 year |
ls_active_analysis (sessionStorage) | Tracks in-progress analysis to restore state on page reload | Browser session |
2.3 Error Monitoring
We use Sentry for error monitoring to identify and fix bugs. Sentry may set cookies for session tracking when an error occurs. No personal data is collected — only technical error details (browser type, error message, stack trace).
3. Cookies We Do NOT Use
- Advertising cookies — We do not run ads or use ad tracking pixels.
- Google Analytics — We do not use Google Analytics or any third-party analytics platform.
- Social media tracking — No Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or similar trackers.
- Cross-site tracking — We do not track your activity across other websites.
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: Clearing essential cookies will log you out and may require you to sign in again.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy when we add new features or tools. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. If we introduce non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics), we will update the cookie banner to request your consent.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at support@legalsimpler.com.