Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 21, 2026 • Last Updated: September 14, 2026
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1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit websites. They are widely used to allow web applications to function properly, remember user authentication and preferences across sessions, and provide aggregated reporting information.
In addition to cookies, we may also utilize modern browser storage technologies like Local Storage and Session Storage. These technologies function similarly to cookies by storing small amounts of data locally on your device (for example, saving an unsaved letter draft so you don't lose your words if your browser accidentally closes).
2. Why We Use Cookies
At ShareLove Letters, we keep data collection minimal, transparent, and focused on providing a private, secure, and delightful letter-writing experience:
- Security & Authentication: Validating your sign-in status via Supabase, safeguarding account access, and preventing cross-site request forgery.
- Letter Delivery & Preferences: Ensuring your recipient can unlock their sealed envelope, keeping track of opened envelopes in keepsake chests, and remembering selected stationery themes.
- Performance & Reliability: Gathering anonymous diagnostics and aggregate page visit patterns via Google Analytics to diagnose performance bottlenecks and refine user flows.
- Supporting Free Services: Displaying non-intrusive ads via Google AdSense so we can keep our core digital letter-writing platform 100% free for everyone.
3. Detailed Cookie Inventory
Below is an itemized breakdown of the specific cookies and local storage keys used across ShareLove Letters:
| Cookie / Storage Key | Provider | Category | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | Necessary | Maintains your authenticated login session and ensures Row Level Security on your account. | 1 Year |
| sll_cookie_consent | ShareLove Letters | Necessary | Records your cookie choices and GDPR/ePrivacy consent status across visits. | 1 Year |
| sll_pending_draft | ShareLove Letters | Functional | Protects your unsaved letter text locally in your browser if your device disconnects. | Session / LocalStorage |
| bundle_opened_* | ShareLove Letters | Functional | Remembers which envelopes the recipient has unsealed in a keepsake chest. | LocalStorage |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Collects anonymized aggregate visitor traffic, bounce rates, and popular letter occasions. | 2 Years |
| __gads, __gpi | Google AdSense | Marketing | Measures ad impressions, limits ad repetition, and serves ads that fund the free service. | 13 Months |
4. Standard Google Consent Mode v2 Integration
In full compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), ShareLove Letters operates Google Consent Mode v2.
By default, before you take any action on our cookie consent banner, non-essential storage signals (analytics_storage, ad_storage, ad_user_data, and ad_personalization) are set to denied. They are only activated if you explicitly choose “Accept All” or enable them in your Cookie Preferences.
5. How to Control and Delete Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to our on-site Cookie Settings modal, most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings directly:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to
Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies. - Apple Safari: Navigate to
Preferences > Privacyand choose your preferred cookie blocking level. - Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. - Microsoft Edge: Navigate to
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies in your browser will prevent you from signing in and managing your letters securely.
6. Updates and Contact Information
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological, operational, or legal developments. Significant changes will be noted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy or our privacy practices, our team is always here to assist:
ShareLove Letters Privacy Team
Email: hello@shareloveletters.com
Also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.