Cookie Policy

SnapCaption uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyze site performance, and understand how you interact with our service. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-party Cookies: Set directly by SnapCaption
• Third-party Cookies: Set by services we use, primarily Google Analytics

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
wordpress_logged_in_*	Maintains your logged-in state	Session or 14 days
wordpress_sec_*	Secures your authentication	15 days
wp-settings-*	Customizes your view of admin interface	1 year
PHPSESSID	Maintains session state	Session

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics through Google Site Kit to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Distinguishes unique users	2 years
_gid	Distinguishes unique users	24 hours
_gat_gtag_UA_*	Throttles request rate	1 minute
_ga_*	Google Analytics 4 – maintains session state	2 years

Google Site Kit Specific Cookies

These cookies are set when you use features powered by Google Site Kit:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
googlesitekit_*	Stores Google Site Kit preferences and authentication	90 days
1P_JAR	Google – provides ad delivery or retargeting	30 days
NID	Google – stores preferences and information	6 months

3. How Google Uses This Data

Through Google Site Kit and Google Analytics, Google collects and processes data to provide us with:

• Traffic Analytics: Understanding visitor behavior, page views, and user flows
• Search Performance: How users find our site through Google Search
• Demographics: General information about our audience (age ranges, interests)
• Device Information: Types of devices and browsers used to access our site

4. Your Cookie Choices

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Google-Specific Opt-Outs

• Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Ads Settings: Visit Google Ads Settings to manage preferences
• Google’s Privacy Controls: Review settings at Google Account Privacy

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note:

• Essential features like login and account management may not work properly
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved between visits
• We won’t be able to improve our service based on usage analytics
• Some Pro Membership features may be unavailable

6. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

• Local Storage: To store your custom codes and preferences locally
• Session Storage: For temporary data during your visit
• Server Logs: Automatic collection of IP addresses, browser types, and access times

7. Third-Party Services

Besides Google services, we may integrate with:

• Payment Processors: May set cookies for fraud prevention
• Supabase: For database services (uses session cookies for authentication)
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): May set performance cookies

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the “Last Updated” date
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, and we do not modify our data collection based on DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out methods described above to control data collection.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children, including through cookies. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.