Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 June 2026 · Version 1.1
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — for example, that you are logged in, or that you have chosen to decline analytics tracking.
We also use localStorage and sessionStorage, browser storage mechanisms that work like cookies but are never automatically sent to the server. All are covered by this policy.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary (no consent required)
These cookies are essential for you to use the service. They cannot be disabled without breaking authentication.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token | Authentication session cookies set by our cloud database and auth provider. Keep you logged in across page reloads. | Access token: ~1 hour; refresh token: persists across sessions until you sign out (rotated on each use) |
| hCaptcha cookies | Set by hCaptcha on the login, signup, password reset, contact, and in-app feedback forms. Used for bot detection only. | Session |
Analytics cookies (requires your consent)
These cookies are only set after you click Accept on the cookie banner. They help us understand how visitors use Chordict so we can improve the product.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_DES18ZZEG8 | Google Analytics | Session-level tracking for this GA4 property | 2 years |
3. Browser Storage (First-Party)
The following items are stored in your browser's localStorage and sessionStorage. They are never sent to our servers and are only read by Chordict running in your browser. localStorage persists until you clear your browser data; sessionStorage is cleared when you close the browser tab.
localStorage
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
chordict_cookie_consent | Stores your choice (Accept/Decline) for analytics cookies | Until you clear browser data |
chordict_paywall_seen_<userId> | Remembers whether you have seen the upgrade prompt (prevents repeat popups) | Until you clear browser data |
chordSheetOptions | Saves your chord-sheet PDF export preferences (font size, line spacing, margins) | Until you clear browser data |
sessionStorage
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
chordict_sub_synced | Marks that your subscription state was synced this session, to avoid repeat sync calls | Until you close the tab |
chordict_pos_<analysisId> | Remembers audio playback position so a track resumes where you left off | Until you close the tab |
4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your analytics cookie preference at any time by clicking the 🍪 button in the bottom-left corner of every page. This reopens the cookie banner so you can Accept or Decline.
You can also delete all cookies and localStorage data by clearing your browser's site data (usually found in browser settings under Privacy & Security → Site Data). Note that clearing auth cookies will sign you out.
For Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Cookie Policies
- Google Privacy Policy (Analytics)
- hCaptcha Privacy Policy
6. Contact
Questions about cookies: info@chordict.com