Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 16, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.
This Cookie Policy explains how PodForger uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Maintains your login session | 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| next-auth.callback-url | Stores redirect URL after login | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences and settings to provide a better experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| locale | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| audio-volume | Saves your audio player volume setting | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information anonymously to help us improve our services.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We currently minimize the use of marketing cookies.
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy accordingly.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing. Stripe sets cookies to prevent fraud and process payments securely. View Stripe's Privacy Policy
- Google: For authentication (Google Sign-In) and analytics. Google may set cookies when you use Google Sign-In. View Google's Privacy Policy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
Browser-Specific Instructions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, including logging in to your account.
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
- Local Storage: Similar to cookies but stored locally in your browser. We use this to store preferences and cache data for better performance.
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab. Used for temporary data during your session.
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 post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@podforger.com
General Inquiries: info@podforger.com