Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and improve the user experience.
DogDollars uses cookies and similar technologies (like local storage) to provide, protect, and improve our platform.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Maintains your login session | Session |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
| next-auth.callback-url | Stores redirect URL after login | Session |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your display preference (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
| sidebar-state | Remembers whether your dashboard sidebar is expanded or collapsed | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Google: For authentication (Sign in with Google) and analytics
- Vercel: For platform hosting and performance monitoring
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of DogDollars may not work properly. Essential cookies are required for basic functionality like logging in and maintaining your session.
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage to store certain preferences and data on your device. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store more data. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how companies should respond to Do Not Track signals, so we do not currently respond to them.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@dogdollars.com