Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 18, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use the site. WriteGenius uses cookies and similar technologies to deliver and improve our AI writing tools.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function. They enable core features like user authentication (keeping you signed in), session management, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
Examples: Authentication tokens from Clerk, session identifiers
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your experience, such as your selected language or theme settings.
Examples: Language preference, last-used tool
Analytics Cookies
We may use anonymous analytics tools to understand how visitors use WriteGenius — which pages are popular, how long users stay, and where they come from. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
Examples: Page views, session duration, referral source
Payment Cookies
Stripe, our payment processor, uses cookies to prevent fraud and ensure secure payment processing. These cookies are set by Stripe and governed by their cookie policy.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on WriteGenius are set by third-party services we use:
- Clerk — Authentication and session management
- Stripe — Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Vercel — Website hosting, performance, and analytics
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies which govern their use of cookies.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all or specific cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set
Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in and using WriteGenius features that require authentication.
5. Cookie Duration
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
| Authentication cookies | Up to 30 days |
| Preference cookies | Up to 1 year |
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We'll post the updated version here with a revised date. Continued use of WriteGenius constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us or email privacy@writegenius.io.