01. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit websites. They are widely used to make web applications function correctly, enhance user security, and provide aggregated analytics to site owners.
In addition to cookies, SubsFolio may use browser storage mechanisms such as localStorage and sessionStorage to store non-sensitive interface preferences (such as selected active workspace or annual vs monthly pricing toggles).
02. Why SubsFolio Uses Cookies
We use cookies and local storage for the following core reasons:
- Session Management: Maintaining your logged-in authentication state securely as you navigate between dashboard pages.
- Security & CSRF Protection: Preventing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks during form submissions, data modifications, and API calls.
- User Experience: Remembering your active workspace, dashboard view filters, and theme preferences.
- Aggregated Analytics: Understanding high-level traffic patterns on our public landing page to optimize load speeds and documentation clarity.
03. Cookie Categories We Use
Below is an itemized breakdown of the cookies utilized across the SubsFolio platform:
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Strictly Necessary | Authenticates user session and maintains secure login state | Session / 24 Hours |
subsfolio_token |
Strictly Necessary | Secure JWT authentication token for API communication | 7 Days |
active_workspace_id |
Functional | Remembers your last selected team workspace context | 30 Days |
_ga, _ga_* |
Analytics | Google Analytics cookies to measure anonymous visitor traffic | 2 Years |
__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid |
Security / Payment | Stripe fraud detection and payment security processing | 1 Year / 30 Min |
04. Third-Party Cookies & Services
Certain third-party integrations embedded on our platform may place cookies on your browser:
- Stripe: When subscribing to Pro or Team plans, Stripe sets cookies required for PCI-compliant fraud prevention and payment authorization.
- Google Analytics: Our public marketing pages include anonymized Google Analytics script to help us understand overall usage patterns. IP anonymization is enabled by default.
05. How to Manage & Disable Cookies
You have the right to control how cookies are stored on your device:
- Browser Controls: Most web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge) permit you to block or delete cookies via browser settings.
- Consequences of Blocking Essential Cookies: Please note that if you disable strictly necessary session cookies (like
PHPSESSIDor auth tokens), you will not be able to log in or use your SubsFolio dashboard.
06. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological changes, new platform integrations, or updated legal requirements. Any revisions will take effect immediately upon publication on this page with an updated "Last Modified" timestamp.
07. Contact & Inquiries
If you have questions regarding our cookie practices or data privacy mechanisms, please contact our support team:
Email: contact@subsfolio.com