This Cookie Policy explains how CutCosts uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and application.
Quick Summary
✓ Essential cookies: Required for authentication and security (cannot be disabled)
✓ Functional cookies: Remember your preferences (theme, language)
✓ Analytics cookies: Help us improve the service (optional, requires consent)
✗ Advertising cookies: We do not use advertising or tracking cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
First-party cookies: Set by CutCosts directly
Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics)
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Keep you logged in: Authenticate your session and remember your login
Secure your account: Prevent unauthorized access and CSRF attacks
Remember preferences: Save your theme, language, and notification settings
Improve performance: Cache data to make the website faster
Analyze usage: Understand how users interact with CutCosts (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
access_token
JWT authentication token to keep you logged in
15 minutes
refresh_token
Token to refresh your session without re-login
7-30 days
csrf_token
Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
Session
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
theme
Remembers your preferred theme (light/dark mode)
1 year
language
Stores your preferred language
1 year
cookie_consent
Remembers your cookie preferences
1 year
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with CutCosts. Requires your consent.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Google Analytics - Tracks user behavior (anonymized)
2 years
_ga_*
Google Analytics 4 - Session tracking
2 years
Note: Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them in the cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time.
We Do NOT Use:
✗ Advertising or marketing cookies
✗ Social media tracking pixels
✗ Cross-site tracking cookies
✗ Retargeting or remarketing cookies
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use a limited number of trusted third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics (Optional)
Used for anonymized usage analytics. Only active if you consent to analytics cookies.
We regularly review our third-party services to ensure they comply with GDPR and respect your privacy.
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 CutCosts Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page
Going to Settings → Privacy → Cookies in your dashboard
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Google 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 → Manage and delete cookies
Warning: Blocking essential cookies will prevent CutCosts from functioning properly. You will not be able to log in or use the service.
5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect the "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser setting. If you have DNT enabled, we will not set analytics cookies, even if you have not explicitly rejected them.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
Displaying a prominent notice on our website
Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
Last updated: January 2025
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: