Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how Dopamine Detox App uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our web application.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To keep you logged in as you navigate through our application
  • Security: To protect your account and detect fraudulent activity
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Performance: To analyze how our service is used and improve functionality
  • Analytics: To understand user behavior and optimize the user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Service. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples:

  • auth_token: Keeps you logged in during your session
  • session_id: Identifies your session for security purposes
  • csrf_token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks

Duration: Session or up to 7 days

3.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Examples:

  • user_preferences: Stores your display and notification preferences
  • theme: Remembers your theme selection

Duration: Up to 1 year

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Service.

Examples:

  • _ga: Google Analytics - distinguishes users
  • _gid: Google Analytics - distinguishes users
  • analytics_session: Tracks user sessions for analytics

Duration: Up to 2 years

Note: You can opt out of these cookies (see Section 5 below)

3.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our Service, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. This information is used to improve how our Service works.

Examples:

  • performance_tracking: Monitors page load times and errors

Duration: Up to 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party cookies to provide specific services:

4.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies to process your transaction securely. These cookies are essential for payment processing and fraud prevention.

Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

4.2 Google Analytics (If Enabled)

We may use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our Service. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our Service on an anonymous basis.

Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

5. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Alert you when cookies are being set

Browser-specific instructions:

5.2 Important Note

Warning:

If you block or delete essential cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly. You may not be able to:

  • Log in to your account
  • Access personalized features
  • Complete transactions
  • Save preferences

6. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

6.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to store user preferences and application state. This data persists even when you close your browser and helps provide a better user experience.

6.2 Session Storage

We use session storage for temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser tab. This is used for maintaining application state during your session.

6.3 Web Beacons

We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags) in emails to track whether emails have been opened and links have been clicked. This helps us measure the effectiveness of our communications.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to DNT signals.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this Cookie Policy was last revised.

9. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@dopaminedetoxapp.com

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our Service, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy.