Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how visitors use the site. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage, which serve comparable purposes.
PhotoFlip uses a minimal set of cookies — only what is necessary for the site to function and to understand anonymous usage patterns.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for PhotoFlip to work. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
- Authentication session — Set by Clerk to keep you signed in and manage your account session.
- CSRF protection — Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks on form submissions and API requests.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors use PhotoFlip. This collects anonymous page view data only — no personal information, no tracking across sites, no advertising profiles.
Preference Cookies
These store your UI preferences such as theme selection and dismissed notification states. They are stored in your browser's local storage and are never sent to our servers.
Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services may set cookies when you use PhotoFlip:
- Clerk (authentication) — Required for user accounts and session management. See Clerk's Privacy Policy.
- Polar (payments) — Cookies are set only during the checkout process when purchasing credits. See Polar's Privacy Policy.
- Google Tag Manager — Manages analytics tags that collect anonymous usage data (page views, load times). No personal identification is performed.
How to Control Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these under "Privacy" or "Security" in your browser preferences:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in and using account features. The site's core photo restoration tools will still work without an account, but credit tracking and history will be unavailable.
Do Not Track
PhotoFlip respects Do Not Track (DNT) signals sent by your browser. When we detect a DNT signal, we disable non-essential analytics tracking. Essential cookies required for authentication and security are unaffected, as they are necessary for the site to function.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please reach out via our contact page.