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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 10, 2026 | Last Updated: April 10, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences. Local storage and session storage work in a comparable way.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (cannot be disabled)

These are essential for STELLWAY to function. Without them you cannot log in or use the app.

  • Authentication token: keeps you logged in during your session.
  • Session cookie: maintains your active session state.
  • Subscription status: stores your tier to deliver the correct features.

Legal basis: contract performance (necessary to provide the service).

2.2 Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences to improve your experience.

  • Rate limit counter: tracks your daily generation usage so limits are applied correctly.
  • UI preferences: remembers display settings within the app.

Legal basis: legitimate interests (to deliver the service correctly).

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional — requires your consent)

We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how users interact with STELLWAY in aggregate. No individual profiles are built. We will ask for your consent before activating these.

Legal basis: consent (you can accept or decline via the cookie banner).

2.4 What We Do NOT Use

STELLWAY does not use: advertising or tracking cookies, third-party social media cookies, cross-site tracking technologies, or fingerprinting.

3. How to Control Cookies

3.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit STELLWAY, a cookie banner will appear. You can accept all cookies or choose essential only. Your choice is saved and can be changed at any time in your account privacy settings.

3.2 Browser Settings

You can manage cookies in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings › Privacy and security › Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences › Privacy
  • Firefox: Settings › Privacy & Security
  • Edge: Settings › Cookies and site permissions

Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent STELLWAY from functioning correctly.

4. Updates to This Policy

The current version is always at stellway.app/cookies. Material changes will be communicated via the app or email.

5. Contact

Questions about cookies? Contact us at hi@stellway.app