Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy Last updated: 16/02/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SecureSpells OÜ ("SecureSpells", "we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on https://securespells.com.
We are committed to transparency regarding the technologies we use. This policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies on our Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, secure your access, and remember your preferences.
For simplicity, this policy uses the term "cookies" to refer to cookies and similar storage technologies (such as localStorage, sessionStorage, and IndexedDB) used for the same essential purposes.
2. Cookies We Use
We currently use only cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Service, as described below. These cookies are essential for the operation of our Service, such as allowing you to log in, maintaining your secure session, and processing payments. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided.
We do not currently use optional Analytics or Marketing cookies.
A. Essential Session Cookies
These cookies are managed by us to maintain your secure login state and navigation context.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| session_id (or similar) | Identifies your active session and keeps you logged in as you navigate the platform. | Session duration (up to 24 hours) |
B. Payment & Security Cookies
We use Stripe to process payments. Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud and ensure the security of payment transactions. These are classified as essential for the performance of the contract (billing).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and fraud detection. | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Session identification for checkout security. | Session duration |
| m | Stripe | Device identification for fraud prevention and security. | 399 days |
3. Other Technologies
We use specific technologies that do not store information on your device but help us understand how the Service is performing.
Cookie-less Analytics
We use a self-hosted instance of Umami to measure website performance. Unlike traditional analytics tools, this solution does not set cookies or store identifiers on your device. It relies on anonymized server-side data to count aggregate visits, ensuring your privacy is preserved.
4. Third-Party Authentication
We offer the option to log in using third-party identity providers. If you choose to use these services, they may set their own cookies to verify your identity. These cookies are controlled by the respective third parties, not SecureSpells.
Supported providers include:
- GitHub
- Apple
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these providers to understand how they manage your data.
5. Your Choices & Consent
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Under the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, cookies that are strictly necessary for the technical functioning of a website or to provide a service explicitly requested by the user (such as logging in or paying) do not require user consent.
However, we provide this policy to ensure you are fully informed about their use.
Future Non-Essential Cookies
SecureSpells does not currently use cookies for advertising or analytics purposes. (As noted in Section 3, we rely on cookie-less, aggregate metrics for performance monitoring).
If we introduce analytics or marketing cookies in the future, we will:
- Implement a mechanism to request your prior, explicit consent (Opt-In).
- Update this policy to list the specific cookies and their retention periods.
- Allow you to withdraw consent at any time.
6. Managing Cookies via Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can verify authorized cookies, block them, or delete them.
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Please Note: Since SecureSpells relies on cookies for user authentication, blocking all cookies (including strictly necessary ones) will prevent you from logging into your account.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
SecureSpells OÜ
- Email: privacy@securespells.com
- Address: Toompuiestee 21, Tallinn 10137, Estonia
- Registry Code: 17318386
- VAT Number (KMKR): EE102940165