Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

2. How We Use Cookies

AdsDetective uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function properly
Authentication: Keeping you signed in securely
Preferences: Remembering your settings and language
Analytics: Understanding how you use our platform (with consent)

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
__Host-next-auth.csrf-token	Security - CSRF protection	Session	Necessary
appSession	Authentication session management	7 days	Necessary
CookieConsent	Stores cookie consent preferences	1 year	Necessary
_ga	Google Analytics - visitor tracking	2 years	Analytics
locale	Stores user language preference	1 year	Preferences

4. Cookie Categories

4.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include cookies for authentication, security, and basic functionality.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform. All data is anonymized. You can opt out of these cookies through our cookie consent banner.

4.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences like language settings and display options to provide a personalized experience.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent banner to adjust preferences
Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
Opt-Out Links: Use specific opt-out mechanisms for analytics providers

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

Auth0: Authentication and session management
Cookiebot: Cookie consent management
Google Analytics: Usage analytics (optional)

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
privacy@adsdetective.com