Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 30, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to site operators.
2. How We Use Cookies
Phodo uses cookies for authentication and for one optional preference (your timezone for displaying dates and times). We do not use cookies for advertising, analytics, or tracking across websites.
Essential Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-access-token | Authenticates your session so you can stay signed in. | httpOnly, Secure | Session (short-lived, auto-refreshed) |
sb-refresh-token | Refreshes your access token when it expires, keeping you signed in. | httpOnly, Secure | Session (longer-lived) |
viewer_tz |
Stores your device-reported IANA timezone (e.g. America/Vancouver)
so server-rendered pages can show local date and time. Not httpOnly (set from a
small first-party script); can be cleared without affecting sign-in.
| First-party, Secure in production | Up to one year (refreshed when your zone changes) |
Session cookies (sb-access-token, sb-refresh-token) are set
with the httpOnly flag, which means they cannot be accessed by client-side
JavaScript. They are also marked Secure in production, ensuring they are only
sent over encrypted HTTPS connections. The viewer_tz cookie is readable to
scripts by design so your browser can sync it when your timezone changes; it does not
contain secrets.
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for minor UI preferences. For example, we may store whether you have dismissed a modal so it does not reappear during your session. This data stays on your device and is not sent to our servers.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not set any third-party cookies. Our payment processor, Stripe, may set its own cookies when you interact with their hosted checkout page. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for details.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in to Phodo. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
6. Changes to This Policy
If we introduce new types of cookies (for example, for analytics), we will update this policy and notify you where required. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at support@phodo.ca.