Cookies and similar technologies

1. What this policy covers

• This policy explains how Ctoons uses cookies, local storage, and related tracking technologies.
• It should be read with the Privacy Policy for complete data handling details.

2. Cookie categories

2.1 Essential cookies

• Session security and authentication stability.
• Core platform behavior and reliability protections.

2.2 Functional cookies

• Onboarding preferences and app experience settings.
• Reader continuity preferences where applicable.

2.3 Analytics and optional marketing

• If you turn on Analytics in the cookie banner, we may send product analytics events to our first-party API endpoint (/api/analytics/event), which forwards them to PostHog for usage measurement. A random distinct ID for analytics may be stored in localStorage only after analytics is enabled. If PostHog is not configured for a given deployment, those events are not recorded by a third party.
• Marketing or campaign measurement only if you opt in to marketing cookies.
• For a full list of providers, see Privacy Policy section 4.

3. Consent form and control options

• First visit displays a consent form/banner with three choices: Accept all, Reject optional, or Customize.
• Essential technologies remain active by default.
• Optional choices can be revised through in-app settings and browser controls.

4. Similar technologies

• Local storage keys for reading progress and user preferences.
• SDK identifiers for service reliability and event telemetry.
• Equivalent consent rules apply when legally required for these mechanisms.

5. Managing cookies in your browser

• You can block or delete cookies via browser settings.
• Blocking essential cookies may impact login reliability and progress sync.
• Clearing local storage may reset personalization and consent preferences.

6. Policy changes

• This policy may be updated for legal, technical, or product changes.
• Updated versions are effective when posted with revised dates.