Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Stillglow ("Company", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and other tracking technologies. Throughout this policy, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies."

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

• Session cookies: Maintain your session state while using Stillglow
• Authentication cookies: Keep you signed in to your account
• Security cookies: Protect against CSRF attacks
• Upload progress cookies: Track photo upload status

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization for your photo animation experience.

• Language preference: Remember your selected language (English/Chinese)
• Theme preference: Remember light/dark mode selection
• Feature settings: Save your preferred animation styles

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information.

• Google Analytics: Track user behavior and site performance
• Vercel Analytics: Monitor page load times and errors
• Microsoft Clarity: Understand user engagement patterns

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Here are the main cookies we use and their purposes:

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:

• Google: Authentication (Google OAuth) and analytics
• Creem: Payment processing
• Cloudflare: Content delivery and security
• Vercel: Hosting and performance monitoring

These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.

6. Your Cookie Choices

Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or entirely
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites

Opt-Out Options

You can opt-out of specific types of cookies:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Microsoft Clarity: Use browser privacy settings or ad blockers

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies:

• You may not be able to stay logged in to your account
• Your language and theme preferences may not be saved
• Some features of the photo animation service may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information more frequently

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@stillglow.org
• Support: support@stillglow.org
• Website: https://stillglow.org