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Cookie Policy

What cookies we use, why, and how to control them. We keep it minimal.

Last updated: 1 June 2025

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They're used to remember information between visits — like your login state or preferences. We also use similar technologies (local storage, session storage) in our mobile app.

The short version

Tapelog uses cookies and local storage for two things: keeping you logged in, and remembering your in-app preferences (like your theme choice). We use no advertising cookies and no cross-site tracking. We use minimal analytics that don't identify you personally.

Cookies we use

Name Type Purpose Expires
sb-access-token Essential Supabase authentication JWT. Keeps you signed in to your Tapelog account. 1 hour (auto-refreshed)
sb-refresh-token Essential Supabase refresh token. Used to silently renew your session without re-logging in. 60 days
tapelog_theme_mode Functional Stores your theme preference (light / dark / system) so it persists between sessions. Persistent
tapelog_onboarded Functional Remembers whether you've completed the onboarding flow so you're not shown it again. Persistent
tapelog_recordings:* Functional Local cache of your recording metadata, scoped to your user ID. Synced with Supabase on sign-in. Until cache cleared
_plausible Analytics Privacy-friendly analytics (Plausible). Counts page views without tracking individuals or setting persistent identifiers. No personal data collected. Session only

What we don't use

  • No advertising or retargeting cookies
  • No Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or similar ad trackers
  • No cross-site tracking of any kind
  • No cookies from social media platforms
  • No behavioural profiling

Mobile app

The Tapelog mobile app uses AsyncStorage (React Native's equivalent of cookies) rather than browser cookies. The same categories apply — essential auth tokens, functional preferences, and a minimal analytics event. No advertising identifiers are ever collected.

Third-party services

We use Supabase for auth and database, which sets the session cookies listed above. We use Plausible Analytics for privacy-friendly website analytics — it doesn't use persistent cookies or collect personal data. See Plausible's privacy policy for details.

How to control cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will break authentication — you won't be able to stay signed in.

Cookie preferences
You can control non-essential cookies here. Changes take effect immediately.
Essential cookies
Required for authentication and core app functionality. Cannot be disabled.
Functional cookies
Remember your preferences like theme and onboarding state.
Analytics cookies
Privacy-friendly page view counting via Plausible. No personal data.

Changes to this policy

We'll update this page if we add new cookies or change how we use existing ones. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notice.

Questions?

Email hello@tapelog.ai or use our contact form.