Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-23. This page explains how Alin Sava uses cookies and similar browser storage.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use localStorage for some features — similar to cookies but stored only in your browser.
Cookie and storage inventory
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Cookie | Stores your cookie banner choice | 12 months |
| theme | Cookie | Dark / light theme preference (requires consent) | 1 year |
| Supabase auth | Cookie | Keeps you signed in when using an account | Session / refresh |
| alinsava-reading-journey | localStorage | Reading progress, scroll positions, reflection notes, and path steps on this device | Until cleared |
| user_profiles.focus | Cloud (signed in) | Main problem focus, daily practice log, milestones | Until account deleted |
| alinsava-reflection-* | localStorage | Private reflection notes in articles (also synced when signed in) | Until cleared |
| user_profiles.community | Cloud (signed in, opt-in) | Community pseudonym, profile photo URL, buddy link, visibility preference | Until account deleted or you leave community |
| community_presence | Cloud (signed in, opt-in) | Short-lived presence heartbeat while viewing community pages | ~2 minutes after last activity |
| theme (localStorage) | localStorage | Theme preference mirror (requires consent) | Until cleared |
Categories
- Strictly necessary — required for sign-in, security, and remembering your cookie choice
- Preferences — theme selection (only stored if you accept preferences cookies)
- Analytics — not in use currently
- Marketing — not in use currently
Managing cookies
Use the cookie banner on your first visit, or clear cookies in your browser settings. You can also read our Privacy Policy for more on your rights.