Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 19, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling essential site functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

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

  • Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
  • Security Cookies: Protect against CSRF attacks and ensure secure browsing
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your language and display preferences
Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

  • Usage Statistics: Track page views and popular content (anonymized)
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
  • User Journey: Understand how users navigate our site
Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential:

  • Theme Preferences: Remember your dark/light mode choice
  • Font Size: Save accessibility settings
  • Form Data: Temporarily store draft submissions

Cookie Duration

Cookie Type Duration Purpose
Session Cookies End of browser session Maintain login state
Security Cookies 2 hours CSRF protection
Preference Cookies 1 year Remember settings
Analytics Cookies 30 days Usage statistics

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Cookie Consent

We respect your privacy choices:

  • Essential cookies cannot be disabled (required for site function)
  • You can opt-out of analytics and functional cookies
  • Your preferences are remembered for future visits

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Analytics Services: To understand site usage (anonymized data only)
  • Security Services: To protect against spam and abuse
  • Content Delivery: To improve site performance

These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

Privacy and Anonymity

Important notes about cookies and your privacy:

  • Cookies do not contain personal information
  • We do not use cookies to track individual users across sites
  • Analytics cookies are aggregated and anonymized
  • Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to submit confessions

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].