Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 6, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Life Diary ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better user experience.

Cookies We Use

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Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are essential for core functionality.

Authentication Cookies (NextAuth)

  • Cookie Names: next-auth.session-token, next-auth.csrf-token, next-auth.callback-url
  • Purpose: Keep you logged in and secure your session
  • Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes) or 30 days
  • Type: First-party

Payment Cookies (Paddle)

  • Cookie Names: paddle_session, paddle_checkout
  • Purpose: Process payments securely and maintain checkout session
  • Duration: Session or up to 24 hours
  • Type: Third-party (Paddle.com)

Security Cookies

  • Purpose: Prevent fraud, protect against attacks (CSRF, XSS)
  • Duration: Session
  • Type: First-party
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Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.

Preference Cookies

  • Cookie Name: cookie_consent
  • Purpose: Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Type: First-party

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • 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

⚠️ Important Note

Blocking or deleting essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core features of Life Diary. Payment processing will also not function without payment cookies.

Data Protection & Privacy

We take your privacy seriously. All cookies we use are:

  • ✓Encrypted and transmitted securely over HTTPS
  • ✓Limited to their necessary purposes only
  • ✓Automatically deleted when no longer needed
  • ✓Compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all data we hold about you

Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your account and all associated data

Export Your Data

Download all your data in a portable format

Withdraw Consent

Change your cookie preferences at any time

To exercise any of these rights, visit our GDPR Compliance page.

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 any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

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

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