Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you interact with the site. Cookies can be "session" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They enable core features like secure login, session management, and CSRF protection. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| theme | Stores your light/dark theme preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it. They collect anonymized data about pages visited, time on site, and interactions.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3. Click Tracking
When someone clicks a GrowQR short link, we collect the clicker's IP address (truncated for anonymization), approximate geographic location, device type, browser, operating system, and referrer URL. This data is used to provide analytics to the link creator. We do not use cookies for click tracking — this data is collected server-side.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Service. For more information:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
6. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@growqr.to.