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How Cache uses cookies and similar technologies.
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site owners, and improve the user experience.
Cache uses cookies to authenticate your session, remember your preferences, and understand how our service is used so we can improve it.
2. Cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are required for the service to function. They handle authentication, security, and basic functionality. They cannot be disabled without breaking core features.
Functional cookies
These cookies remember your preferences such as dashboard layout, timezone, and display settings. Disabling them may result in a less personalized experience.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Cache by collecting anonymized usage data. We use this information to improve our service. You can opt out of analytics cookies without affecting functionality.
3. Third-party cookies
Cache uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics — anonymized usage analytics to improve our service
- Plaid — may set cookies during the bank connection flow
- Stripe — sets cookies for payment processing and fraud prevention
4. Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using Cache.
To opt out of analytics cookies specifically, you can use the cookie preferences panel in your Cache dashboard settings, or install the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension.
5. Cookie list
The following table lists all cookies set by Cache:
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _cache_session | Maintains your authenticated session | 24 hours | Essential |
| _cache_csrf | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Essential |
| _cache_prefs | Stores your dashboard preferences and settings | 1 year | Functional |
| _cache_tz | Stores your timezone for accurate transaction timestamps | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years | Analytics |
| _cache_ref | Tracks referral source for attribution | 30 days | Analytics |
| _cache_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@usecache.com.