Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 10, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate your session, and analyze how you use the site.

IsoPeel uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage) to provide and improve our service.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled without breaking core features.

  • Authentication Token (JWT): Stored in local storage to keep you logged in and authenticate API requests. Expires after 30 days or when you log out.
  • Guest Session ID: Tracks your free daily quota for auto-fixes without requiring an account. Expires after 24 hours.
  • Cookie Consent Preferences: Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't show the banner on every visit. Stored in local storage.

2.2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and improve the user experience. You can opt out of these cookies using our cookie consent banner.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat): Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rates, and traffic sources. Data is anonymized and aggregated. Expires after 2 years (ga) or 24 hours (gid, gat).

What we track: pages visited, time spent, clicks on buttons (e.g., "Check Photo", "Auto-Fix"), tool usage, signup conversions, and traffic sources (Google search, direct visit, referral link).

What we don't track: Personally identifiable information (PII) like your name, email, or IP address is not sent to Google Analytics. Uploaded images are not tracked.

2.3. Advertising Cookies (Optional)

We use Google AdSense to display relevant ads on our site. You can opt out of these cookies using our cookie consent banner.

  • Google AdSense (various IDs): Serves personalized ads based on your browsing history across Google's ad network. You can opt out of personalized ads at Google Ads Settings.

3. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store data that persists across sessions:

  • auth_token: Your login session token (JWT)
  • guest_session_id: Temporary ID for free quota tracking
  • cookie_consent: Your cookie preferences (analytics, ads)
  • tool_preferences: Settings you've customized in our tools (e.g., default resize dimensions)

Local storage data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless needed for authentication or feature functionality.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we do not control.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1. IsoPeel Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit IsoPeel, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies (essential, analytics, ads)
  • Reject Optional: Only enable essential cookies (disables analytics and ads)
  • Customize: Choose which optional cookies to enable

Your preferences are saved in local storage. To change them later, clear your browser's local storage for isopeel.com and refresh the page—the banner will reappear.

5.2. Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Warning: Blocking all cookies will prevent you from logging in and using key features like auto-fix quota tracking.

5.3. Opt Out of Third-Party Tracking

6. Data Retention

  • Essential cookies: Expire when you log out or after 30 days (auth token)
  • Analytics cookies: Expire after 2 years (Google Analytics)
  • Advertising cookies: Expire according to Google's ad policies (typically 90 days to 2 years)
  • Local storage: Persists until you clear browser data or delete your IsoPeel account

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we'll notify you via a banner on the website or by email (for registered users).

8. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected].

For general privacy inquiries, see our Privacy Policy.