Cookie & Storage Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Overview
KoalaPic uses cookies and browser local storage to provide core functionality and improve your experience. We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or profiling. This page explains what we store, why, and how you can control it.
2. What Are Cookies & Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser when you visit a website. They are sent back to the server on subsequent requests.
Local storage is a browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, this data is not sent to the server with each request. It stays on your device.
3. Consent Categories
We organize our cookies and local storage into three categories. You can manage your preferences at any time using the consent banner or the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Essential (Always active)
Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| csrftoken | Cookie | CSRF protection for form submissions | 1 year |
| sessionid | Cookie | Session authentication (logged-in users only) | 2 weeks |
| darkMode | Local storage | Dark/light theme preference | Persistent |
| cookie_consent | Local storage | Stores your consent preferences | Persistent |
Functional (Requires consent)
Enhances your experience by remembering preferences and settings.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| koalapic_custom_presets | Local storage | Your saved custom conversion presets | Persistent |
| pwa_banner_dismissed | Local storage | Remembers if you dismissed the PWA install banner | Persistent |
Analytics (Requires consent)
Helps us understand how the service is used so we can improve it. Currently KoalaPic does not use any analytics cookies or third-party tracking. This category exists for transparency and future use.
No analytics storage is currently in use.
4. How to Manage Your Preferences
- Consent banner: When you first visit the site, a banner lets you accept all, reject all, or customize individual categories.
- Footer link: Click "Cookie Settings" in the page footer at any time to reopen the consent banner and change your preferences.
- Browser settings: You can clear cookies and local storage through your browser's settings. Note that this may reset your preferences.
5. Third-Party Cookies
KoalaPic does not set third-party cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising networks. We load Alpine.js and HTMX from CDNs (cdn.jsdelivr.net, unpkg.com), which may set their own cookies according to their policies. These CDN requests contain no user-identifying information.
6. Error Monitoring
We use Sentry for error tracking, classified as Essential. Sentry captures error reports (stack traces, browser type, page URL) to help us fix bugs. It does not track your browsing behavior or create advertising profiles. See Sentry's privacy policy for details.
7. Changes to This Policy
If we add new storage categories or change how we use cookies, we will update this page and increment the consent version. When the version changes, the consent banner will reappear so you can review and update your preferences.
8. Contact
For questions about cookies and storage: privacy@koalapic.com
See also our Privacy Policy.