Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 10, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Food Blog Studio, operated by Food Blog Coaching (“we,” “our,” or “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our Service.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Storage and Cookies
These are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication: Keeping you signed in as you navigate between pages. Our authentication provider (Firebase) stores your session in browser storage (IndexedDB and local storage) rather than cookies
- Security: Protecting your account and preventing unauthorized access
- Payments: Stripe sets cookies on its hosted checkout and billing pages to process payments and prevent fraud
You cannot opt out of essential storage and cookies as the Service cannot function without them.
2.2 Functional Storage
We do not set functional cookies. We use browser local storage to remember a few interface preferences on your device, such as:
- Your selected social media platforms in the caption writer
- Notices you have dismissed
- Your recent searches on the Community Backlinks page
This information stays in your browser and is not used to track you.
2.3 Cookieless Analytics
We use privacy-friendly analytics that do not set cookies or use cross-site identifiers. They rely only on aggregated, anonymous data:
- Vercel Analytics: Cookieless analytics that collects aggregated, anonymous usage data to help us improve the Service; it sets no cookies
- Vercel Speed Insights: Cookieless performance monitoring that uses anonymous metrics; it sets no cookies
3. Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services may set cookies when you use our Service:
| Provider | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase (Google) | Authentication, session management (uses browser storage such as IndexedDB rather than cookies) | Essential |
| Stripe | Payment processing, fraud prevention (on Stripe-hosted checkout and billing pages) | Essential |
| Vercel | Cookieless analytics and performance monitoring (sets no cookies; aggregated, anonymous data only) | Cookieless |
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review:
4. Similar Technologies
Rather than cookies, the Service primarily relies on similar browser technologies:
- Local Storage: Stores interface preferences locally in your browser
- IndexedDB: Used by Firebase to keep you signed in
5. Cookie Retention
Cookies and browser storage are retained for different periods depending on their purpose:
- Sign-in State: Stored in your browser (IndexedDB/local storage) until you sign out or clear your browser data
- Stripe Cookies: Set on Stripe-hosted pages and retained according to Stripe's own cookie policy
- Local Storage Preferences: Persist in your browser until you clear them; our analytics are cookieless and store nothing on your device
6. Managing Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (note: this will prevent you from using our Service)
For instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers:
6.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies or block local storage, you will not be able to use Food Blog Studio as authentication and core functionality will not work. Because our analytics are cookieless, there are no analytics cookies for you to disable.
7. Your Rights
7.1 EEA/UK Users (GDPR)
The Service sets only the essential cookies, local storage, and similar technologies needed for sign-in, security, and payments. Because our analytics are cookieless and set no cookies or cross-site identifiers, we do not place any non-essential or analytics cookies that would require consent, and no analytics consent banner is required.
If you are in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under GDPR regarding cookies and similar technologies, including the right to:
- Be informed about the cookies and local storage we use
- Be asked for consent before any non-essential cookie is placed (we do not currently use any)
- Withdraw consent at any time
7.2 California Users (CCPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies and to opt out of the “sale” of personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals, and our Service does not currently respond to them differently.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: hello@foodblog.studio