Cookie Policy

Effective Date: February 2, 2026

Last Updated: February 2, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Maildrone ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our website and services (collectively, the "Service"). By continuing to use the Service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status, to make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you're visiting

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2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Authentication and security
• Session management
• Load balancing
• Security features

You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Service to work.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to:

• Analyze usage patterns
• Measure the effectiveness of features
• Improve user experience
• Identify and fix errors

Analytics tools we use:

• PostHog (self-hosted analytics)
• Vercel Analytics (performance monitoring)

2.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience. They enable:

• Language preferences
• Theme settings (light/dark mode)
• UI customizations
• Display preferences

2.4 Marketing Cookies (With Your Consent)

If you consent, we may use marketing cookies to:

• Show you relevant advertisements
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement

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3. Cookies We Use

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4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device when you use the Service:

4.1 Authentication

• Clerk: Provides secure authentication and session management
• Purpose: User authentication, security
• Privacy Policy: Clerk Privacy Policy

4.2 Analytics

• PostHog: Self-hosted product analytics

• Purpose: Usage analytics, product insights

• Privacy Policy: PostHog Privacy Policy

• Vercel Analytics: Performance and web vitals monitoring

• Purpose: Performance monitoring, error tracking

• Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy Policy

4.3 Payment Processing

• Stripe: Payment processing services
• Purpose: Process payments securely
• Privacy Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy

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5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage or delete cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• View and delete individual cookies

Browser Help Links:

• Chrome Cookie Settings
• Firefox Cookie Settings
• Safari Cookie Settings
• Edge Cookie Settings

5.2 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

5.3 Opt-Out Links

• PostHog: You can opt out of PostHog tracking by enabling Do Not Track in your browser
• Third-Party Advertising: Visit Your Online Choices or NAI Opt-Out

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to work.

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6. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

6.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails to track user behavior, such as:

• Email open rates
• Page views
• Feature usage

6.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows us to store data locally in your browser for:

• Caching data to improve performance
• Storing user preferences
• Enabling offline functionality

6.3 SDKs and APIs

We use software development kits (SDKs) and APIs from third parties to:

• Provide authentication services (Clerk)
• Enable analytics (PostHog)
• Process payments (Stripe)

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7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We respect DNT signals for non-essential cookies. When DNT is enabled:

• Analytics cookies will not be set
• Marketing cookies will not be set
• Essential cookies will still be used for core functionality

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8. Mobile Devices

If you access the Service through a mobile device, you may be able to control tracking through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads

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9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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10. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

Data Protection Inquiries: [email protected]

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11. Additional Resources

• Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your personal information
• Terms of Service - The terms governing your use of the Service

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By continuing to use Maildrone, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.