Cookie Policy

1. What cookies are

Cookies and similar browser technologies store or read small pieces of information on your device. We use them to run and secure Photocard.ai and, only where permitted, to measure usage and support free Guide content with advertising.

2. Categories we use

• Strictly necessary: authentication, account security, fraud prevention, checkout, load balancing, and your privacy choices. These are required for requested service features and cannot be switched off through our consent tool.
• Analytics: Google Analytics 4 helps us understand visits, page use, device information, and general interaction patterns. The GA4 tag is not loaded unless the Google consent message records analytics permission or says consent is not applicable.
• Advertising: Google AdSense may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to select, deliver, measure, and limit ads on Guide pages. Personalized advertising is allowed only when the required advertising permissions are granted.

3. Google services

Google may process information such as your IP address, browser or device details, page URL, consent choices, and interactions with analytics or ads. Learn how Google uses information from sites that use its services in Google's partner-sites notice.

4. Your choices

In the EEA, UK, and other regions where Google displays a privacy message, you can accept, reject, or manage the available purposes and vendors. You can reopen that message at any time:

You can also adjust browser controls or visit Google My Ad Center. Blocking strictly necessary storage may prevent sign-in, checkout, or other requested features from working.

5. Retention and updates

Cookie duration depends on its purpose and the settings applied by Photocard.ai, Google, Clerk, Stripe, or another service provider. Some expire when you close the browser; others remain for a defined period or until you remove them. We will update this page when our material use of these technologies changes.

6. Contact

Questions about cookies or consent can be sent to hello@photocard.ai. See our Privacy Policy for broader information about personal data.