Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our service.
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for Baunze to function. Without them, you cannot log in or use the service. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
better-auth.session_token | Maintains your login session | 7 days |
better-auth.session_data | Caches session data for faster page loads | 5 minutes |
In production (HTTPS), these cookies use the __Secure- prefix for additional security. All authentication cookies are HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite=lax.
3. Analytics Cookies
We use PostHog for product analytics to understand how features are used and improve the service. These cookies are optional.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ph_phc_* | Identifies unique users for analytics | 1 year |
__Host-ph_* | Tracks user sessions | Session |
PostHog does not track your uploaded photos, personal account information, or the designs you create. It only tracks feature usage, navigation, and performance data.
You can opt out of analytics tracking via your browser's Do Not Track setting. See PostHog's privacy policy at posthog.com/privacy.
4. Local Storage
Baunze uses browser local storage (not cookies) to remember UI preferences like onboarding progress and navigation state. You can clear this data via your browser settings or from Account Settings.
5. No Advertising Cookies
Baunze does not use advertising, retargeting, or behavioral tracking cookies. We do not sell your data or share it with advertisers.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Browser settings: Block or delete cookies in your browser's privacy settings.
- Do Not Track: Enable DNT in your browser to minimize non-essential tracking.
- Essential cookies: Cannot be disabled without losing login functionality.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new cookies, purposes change, or laws change. We will update the "Last Updated" date and notify you of material changes.
8. Contact
For questions about cookies or privacy: contact@baunze.app