FlagPilot Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 16, 2026
Last Updated: July 16, 2026
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies help websites:
- remember your preferences;
- keep you signed in;
- improve website performance;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- provide security features.
Cookies cannot execute programs or install software on your device.
2. What Are Similar Technologies?
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies, including:
- Local Storage
- Session Storage
- Web Beacons
- Pixels
- SDK Storage
- Server-side session identifiers
For simplicity, this policy refers to all of these technologies as "cookies."
3. How We Use Cookies
FlagPilot uses cookies to:
- keep you signed in;
- remember your preferences;
- improve website performance;
- secure your account;
- prevent fraud;
- understand product usage;
- improve the user experience;
- measure website traffic;
- analyze feature adoption.
4. Categories of Cookies
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website.
Without these cookies, many parts of FlagPilot would not function correctly.
We use secure authentication cookies to maintain your signed-in session after you authenticate with Google.
Examples include:
- user authentication
- session management
- CSRF protection
- load balancing
- security validation
- remembering cookie preferences
These cookies cannot be disabled through the cookie banner because they are necessary for providing the Service.
Examples:
| Purpose | Example |
|---|---|
| Authentication | User session |
| Google Authentication | Secure session cookies to maintain your signed-in session after authenticating with Google |
| Security | CSRF token |
| Login | Session cookie |
| Cookie Consent | Consent preference |
B. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.
Examples include:
- preferred theme
- language
- timezone
- collapsed navigation
- preferred SDK
- dashboard layout
- onboarding progress
These cookies help personalize the dashboard.
C. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
We currently use:
Google Analytics
Google Analytics helps us understand:
- page visits
- traffic sources
- session duration
- device types
- browser information
- geographic regions (general)
- conversion metrics
Google Analytics does not identify you personally.
For more information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
PostHog
We use PostHog for product analytics.
PostHog helps us understand:
- feature adoption
- onboarding completion
- button clicks
- page navigation
- product performance
- user journeys
- SDK adoption
PostHog helps improve the product experience.
More information: https://posthog.com/privacy
Analytics cookies are optional and are only enabled after you provide consent where required by law.
D. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us measure:
- page load times
- dashboard responsiveness
- API latency
- performance bottlenecks
These cookies allow us to improve reliability and speed.
E. Security Cookies
Security cookies help protect your account.
Examples include:
- fraud detection
- login protection
- suspicious activity detection
- session validation
- abuse prevention
These cookies are considered essential.
5. Cookies We May Use
Examples of cookies that may be stored include:
| Category | Purpose | Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Session | User authentication | Yes |
| Security | CSRF protection | Yes |
| Preferences | Theme selection | No |
| Preferences | SDK selection | No |
| Preferences | Onboarding progress | No |
| Analytics | Google Analytics | No |
| Analytics | PostHog | No |
| Cookie Consent | Consent preferences | Yes |
The exact cookie names may change as the product evolves.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit FlagPilot, you will be asked whether you wish to accept optional cookies.
You may choose:
- Accept All
- Reject Non-Essential
- Customize Preferences
Your preferences are remembered for future visits.
You may change your preferences at any time.
7. Managing Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences by:
- clicking Cookie Preferences in the website footer;
- using the cookie banner (when available);
- clearing your browser cookies;
- changing your browser settings.
Changing your preferences may affect certain website functionality.
8. Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
- delete cookies;
- block cookies;
- receive notifications before cookies are stored;
- disable third-party cookies.
For browser-specific instructions, visit:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
9. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by trusted third-party providers.
These may include:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics |
| PostHog | Product analytics |
| Better Auth | Authentication (if applicable) |
| Dodo Payments | Checkout and payment processing (if applicable) |
Each provider maintains its own privacy policy.
10. Do Not Track
Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals.
Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT requests.
FlagPilot therefore does not respond differently based solely on a DNT signal.
Where required by applicable law, your cookie preferences take precedence.
11. International Visitors
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding cookies under applicable privacy laws, including:
- GDPR
- UK GDPR
- ePrivacy Directive
- CCPA/CPRA
- other local privacy laws
Where required, we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies.
12. How Long Cookies Remain
Different cookies remain on your device for different periods.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain until:
- they expire;
- you delete them;
- you clear your browser data.
Retention periods vary depending on the cookie's purpose.
13. Essential Cookies Cannot Be Disabled
Certain cookies are required for:
- authentication
- security
- fraud prevention
- session management
- cookie preference storage
Without these cookies, the Service cannot function correctly.
14. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
When material changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date.
Where required by law, we may also request your consent again.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@tryflagpilot.com
Website: https://tryflagpilot.com