Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Daily Brief uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. Without these cookies, the website would not work properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

• session_token - Maintains your login session (Duration: Session)
• csrf_token - Protects against cross-site request forgery (Duration: 1 hour)
• cc_cookie - Stores your cookie consent preferences (Duration: 6 months)

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Your Consent)

These cookies are only set if you accept analytics cookies through our cookie banner. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• _ga - Distinguishes unique users (anonymized) (Duration: 2 years) (Provider: Google Analytics)
• _ga_* - Persists session state for analytics (Duration: 2 years) (Provider: Google Analytics)
• _gid - Distinguishes users (anonymized) (Duration: 24 hours) (Provider: Google Analytics)

You have full control: You can accept or reject analytics cookies at any time. Analytics cookies are NOT essential for the website to function. Rejecting them will not affect your ability to use Daily Brief.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features.

Third-Party Cookies

We use cookies from:

• Google - For OAuth authentication
• Stripe - For payment processing

GDPR Compliance & Your Rights

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Here's how we ensure compliance:

• Consent-based tracking: Analytics cookies only load AFTER you explicitly consent
• Easy opt-out: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
• Data anonymization: All analytics data is fully anonymized and cannot identify you
• No hidden tracking: We clearly disclose all cookies and their purposes
• Your control: You decide what data we can collect

To manage your cookie preferences, the cookie banner will appear on your first visit. You can also change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon (if available) or by clearing your browser cookies and refreshing the page.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Check this page for the latest version.

Contact Us

Questions about our cookie policy? Contact us at mondautjonathan@gmail.com.