This Cookie Policy explains how PaidWrite uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you use our website (paidwrite.app), mobile app, and Chrome extension.

1. Overview

PaidWrite uses minimal client-side storage to operate the Service. We do not use advertising cookies, behavioral tracking cookies, or social media tracking pixels. The only analytics we run is Google Analytics 4 on the website, and it loads only after you accept analytics cookies in the consent banner.

2. Website Storage (paidwrite.app)

Key / Technology	Purpose	Duration	Type
`pw_cookie_consent`	Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies	Until you clear site data or change your preference	`localStorage`
`pw_waitlist_pending`	Remembers that you submitted the waitlist form so we can show the confirmation state	Until confirmation or clearing site data	`localStorage`
Cloudflare Turnstile	Bot check on the waitlist and download forms. Turnstile may set a short-lived cookie on `challenges.cloudflare.com`	Duration of the challenge	Third-party cookie / script
Google Analytics 4 (`_ga`, `_ga_*`)	Aggregate usage statistics (pages visited, referrer). IP anonymisation is enabled. Only loaded after you click "Accept."	Up to 2 years	First-party cookies set by Google's script

To change your choice, use the Change cookie preferences link at the bottom of this page; it clears pw_cookie_consent and shows the banner again.

3. Mobile App Storage

The app has no login and no session cookies. It stores the following on your device:

Technology	Purpose	Duration	Type
Device UUID	Unique device identifier (UUID v4) generated on first launch	Persistent until app uninstall or data clear	Secure device storage
Device token	Signs API requests from this device	Persistent until app uninstall or data clear	Secure device storage
App settings	Language preference, onboarding completion status	Persistent	Local app storage
Scan history	Cached copies of your analysis results for offline viewing	Until you delete them	Local app database

4. Chrome Extension Storage

The PaidWrite Chrome extension (private beta) uses chrome.storage.local to store:

device_uuid — identifies the extension installation
device_token — signs API requests from this installation
api_url — the API endpoint the extension talks to
sentry_dsn — the error-reporting endpoint
Last scan UUID and status — so the popup can show the result of the scan you just started

No cross-site tracking occurs. The extension only acts when you invoke it (right-click menu or popup) or when it shows a "Scan first" prompt on an e-signature page.

5. Cookies Set by Third Parties

Stripe

Payment happens on a Stripe Checkout page that opens in your browser. Stripe may set cookies necessary for fraud detection and payment processing. These are governed by Stripe's Cookie Policy.

Google

Google Analytics 4 (consent-gated, see Section 2) is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. The website also loads fonts from Google Fonts, which receives your IP address as part of the font request but sets no cookies.

Cloudflare

Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages and forms are protected by Cloudflare Turnstile. Cloudflare's use of cookies is described in Cloudflare's Cookie Policy.

Sentry

Sentry's error monitoring SDK in the app and extension may keep session information for error reports. No document content is included. This is governed by Sentry's Privacy Policy.

6. What We Do NOT Use

No advertising or marketing cookies
No analytics without your consent
No social media tracking pixels
No cross-site tracking of any kind
No fingerprinting technologies

7. Managing Your Data

Website

Use the Change cookie preferences link below to reset your consent choice
Clear site data through your browser's settings (Settings > Privacy > Clear Browsing Data)

Mobile App

iOS: delete the app, or use Settings → Delete my data inside the app
Android: Settings > Apps > PaidWrite > Storage > Clear Data, or uninstall the app
Note: clearing app data generates a new device UUID on next launch; prior scan history and any remaining credits will no longer be reachable from that device unless you export them first

Chrome Extension

Right-click the PaidWrite extension icon > Remove from Chrome
Or: chrome://extensions > PaidWrite > Remove

8. Do Not Track

PaidWrite does not engage in behavioral tracking regardless of your browser's Do Not Track (DNT) setting. We do not track your browsing activity across websites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We will update the "Last Updated" date when this policy changes.

10. Contact

Email: privacy@paidwrite.app