Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your settings, understand usage patterns, and improve performance. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage.
Why we use cookies
Cinematic Autobiography uses cookies to provide a secure, functional, and personalized experience. We categorize our cookies into three groups, each with a distinct purpose. We do not use advertising, marketing, or third-party tracking cookies.
Cookie categories
Essential
Always ActiveRequired for core site functionality. These cookies cannot be disabled as the Service cannot function without them. They do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Authentication session token | Session | Supabase |
| sb-*-auth-token-code-verifier | PKCE code verification for secure auth | Session | Supabase |
| ca_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| __Host-next-auth.csrf-token | CSRF protection token | Session | First-party |
Analytics
Consent RequiredHelp us understand how the site is used so we can improve the experience. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent. You can opt out at any time via the cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| ph_* | Anonymous usage analytics | 1 year | PostHog (EU-hosted) |
| _vercel_insights | Page performance and web vitals | Session | Vercel Analytics |
Preferences
Consent RequiredRemember your choices such as language, theme, and UI preferences. These are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your language selection | 1 year | First-party |
| theme | Display theme preference | 1 year | First-party |
| reduced-motion | Accessibility preference for reduced animations | 1 year | First-party |
Managing your cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie consent banner:When you first visit the site, a banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer of any page.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. The process varies by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): We honor GPC signals sent by your browser. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we treat it as a request to opt out of non-essential cookies.
Disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning correctly. Disabling analytics or preference cookies will not affect core functionality but may result in a less personalized experience.
Third-party cookies
Some of our third-party service providers may set their own cookies when you interact with their services through our platform (e.g., Stripe for payment processing). These cookies are governed by the respective third party’s cookie and privacy policies. We do not control these cookies.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and increment the policy version in our consent cookie. Material changes will be communicated through the Service and may require you to re-consent.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email privacy@cinematicautobiography.com.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.