Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 11, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our AI-powered caption generation service.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which we collectively refer to as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
Capitor uses cookies for several important purposes:
- To keep you logged in to your account securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze how our service is used and improve performance
- To provide personalized content and features
- To prevent fraud and ensure security
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our service to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in securely using HTTP-only cookies with JWT tokens
- Session Cookies: Maintain your session state and prevent unauthorized access
- Security Cookies: Protect against CSRF attacks and ensure secure communications
- Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance by routing requests appropriately
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Preference Cookies: Remember your UI theme (light/dark mode), language, and other settings
- Feature Cookies: Enable enhanced features like content history and favorites
- Accessibility Cookies: Remember accessibility preferences for a better experience
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our service is used:
- Vercel Analytics: Tracks page views, user interactions, and performance metrics
- Vercel SpeedInsights: Monitors website performance and loading times
- Usage Analytics: Measures feature usage to improve our AI caption generation
- Error Tracking: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Google OAuth: Enables secure login with your Google account
- Payment Processors: Facilitate secure payment transactions for premium features
- CDN Services: Improve performance by caching static content globally
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser. Used for temporary data and security.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (up to 1 year) to remember your preferences.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
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 → Cookies and site data
Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our service, including logging in and accessing your account.
6. Third-Party Cookie Policies
Our service integrates with third-party providers who may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their cookie policies:
- Google: For OAuth authentication and AI services - Google Cookie Policy
- Vercel: For analytics and performance monitoring - Vercel Cookie Policy
- Payment Processors: For secure transaction processing
7. Mobile Applications
When you use our service through mobile web browsers, similar tracking technologies may be used:
- Local storage for app preferences and settings
- Device identifiers for analytics and security
- Push notification tokens (if you opt-in to notifications)
- Location data (only if explicitly granted permission)
8. Data Protection and Security
We implement strong security measures to protect cookie data:
- HTTP-only flags prevent client-side script access to sensitive cookies
- Secure flags ensure cookies are only sent over encrypted connections
- SameSite attributes protect against CSRF attacks
- Regular rotation of authentication tokens
- Encryption of sensitive cookie data
9. International Transfers
Some cookies may involve data transfers to countries outside your region. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:
- Standard contractual clauses with third-party providers
- Adequacy decisions for data transfers where applicable
- Additional security measures for international data processing
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes through our service or by email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@capitor.tech
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Cookie Consent
By continuing to use our service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.
