Cookie Policy

Last updated: 23 February 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and login status.

1. How We Use Cookies

StoryMagic uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, maintain your session, and understand how our service is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. You cannot disable them in your browser settings.

CookiePurposeDuration
sb-access-tokenAuthentication and session management1 hour
sb-refresh-tokenMaintains your login session30 days
__stripe_midFraud prevention and secure payments1 year

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced functionality.

CookiePurposeDuration
theme_preferenceRemembers your display preferences1 year
languageStores language preference1 year

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our service.

ServicePurposeDuration
Plausible AnalyticsPrivacy-friendly website analytics (no personal data)Session only

Note: Plausible Analytics is privacy-focused and doesn't use cookies or collect personal data.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

3.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Stripe uses cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud. These are essential for the checkout process.

  • __stripe_mid - Fraud detection
  • __stripe_sid - Session management

Stripe Cookie Policy →

3.2 Vercel (Hosting)

Vercel may use cookies for analytics and performance monitoring. These help ensure fast and reliable service delivery.

4. How to Control Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

4.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

⚠️ Important Note

If you disable essential cookies, some features of StoryMagic will not work properly. You may not be able to log in, maintain your session, or complete purchases. Functional and analytics cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality.

5. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage and session storage to improve your experience:

  • Local Storage: Stores preferences that persist across sessions
  • Session Storage: Stores temporary data for your current session only

This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless necessary for service functionality.

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When DNT is enabled in your browser, we minimize data collection and disable optional tracking features.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Check this page periodically for updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Your Choice Matters

We believe in transparency about how we use cookies. While some cookies are essential for our service to work, you always have control over optional cookies through your browser settings.