Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better user experience.
How We Use Cookies
SMSTunnel uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token for form submissions | Session |
| cookie-consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| theme | Remembers light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Our cookie banner: Accept or reject cookies when you first visit
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Opt-out links: For analytics, visit Google Analytics Opt-out
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Google: For OAuth authentication and analytics
- Facebook: For OAuth authentication
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store:
- Authentication tokens (for staying logged in)
- User preferences
- API URL configuration
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@smstunnel.io.