Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 26, 2025
ChatLock uses minimal cookies to provide a secure, private experience.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and maintain your session.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are required for ChatLock to function. You cannot opt out of these.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|---------|----------|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Preference Cookies
These remember your settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|--------|---------|----------|
| theme | Stores your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
Cookies We Do NOT Use
ChatLock does not use:
- Advertising or tracking cookies
- Third-party analytics cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Cross-site tracking cookies
We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any similar tracking services.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy & Services → Cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to log in to ChatLock.
Third-Party Services
We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may set its own cookies during checkout. See Stripe's Cookie Policy for details.
Updates
We will update this policy if we change our cookie usage. Check the "Last updated" date above.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us at chatlock@candelalabs.tech.