Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth_token / session | Keeps you logged in (JWT authentication) | Until browser close or token expiry (24 hours) |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
Preference Cookies (Functional)
These cookies remember your choices to provide a better experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lang | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| theme | Remembers display preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we use PostHog (hosted in the EU) for privacy-friendly product analytics — to understand how the product is used and improve it. These cookies are set only after you accept the consent banner; if you decline, no analytics cookies are stored and no usage data is collected. You can change your choice at any time by clearing site data.
We do NOT use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Cross-site tracking of any kind
How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome:Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox:Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari:Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge:Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Service.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, email privacy@alphastocks.app.