Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or actions.

Phona uses cookies to provide essential functionality and improve your experience when using our Service.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. Without these cookies, we cannot provide core features like authentication and session management.

• Authentication Cookies: Used by Supabase to maintain your login session
• Session Management: Track your session state as you navigate the Service
• Security Cookies: Help us detect fraud and protect your account

These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under UK GDPR as they are strictly necessary for the Service to operate.

2.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences:

• Theme Preference: Remember whether you prefer light or dark mode
• Language Settings: Store your language preferences

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality:

• Local Storage: Cache assistant configurations locally for better performance

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

3.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you access the billing or subscription pages, Stripe may set cookies to:

• Securely process payments
• Prevent fraud and detect suspicious activity
• Remember your payment preferences

For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Google (Authentication & AI Services)

When you sign in with Google or use voice features, Google may set cookies for:

• Authentication and account security
• AI voice processing (Gemini API)

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies We Do NOT Use

Phona does not use:

• Advertising Cookies: We do not use cookies for targeted advertising
• Social Media Tracking: We do not use cookies from social media platforms to track you
• Analytics Cookies: We do not currently use third-party analytics tools like Google Analytics

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

To manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Important Note

6. Cookie Duration

Our cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 1 year) or until you delete them

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email or through the Service.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: support@phona.app