Cookies
Cookie Policy
Last updated June 13, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how HowItStands uses cookies and similar browser technologies. Cookies are small files stored by your browser. Similar technologies include localStorage and other browser storage used to remember preferences or browser-only lists.
How We Use Cookies and Storage
- Essential storage: supports login, account security, session handling, and core app functionality.
- Preference storage: remembers theme and interface choices.
- Analytics storage: helps us understand how people use the website and product so we can improve reliability and usability.
- Local browser storage: keeps browser-only recent statuses, favorites, and list preferences on the device.
Storage We Use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Auth and session cookies | Essential | Used by Supabase Auth and app session handling to keep users signed in, protect accounts, and support secure requests. | Varies by authentication provider and session settings; session cookies may expire when the browser session ends. |
howitstands_theme | Preference | Stores the selected System, Light, or Dark theme preference for the app and saved-status hub. | Up to 1 year. |
_ga and _ga_<id> | Analytics | Set by Google Analytics to distinguish usage sessions and help us understand site and product usage. | Google Analytics defaults may last up to 2 years unless changed by browser settings, Google settings, or site configuration. |
howitstands.publicStatuses.recent | Local storage | Stores recently opened public statuses in the browser so viewers can reopen them without an account. | Stored until removed by the user, browser, or app behavior. |
howitstands.publicStatuses.favorites | Local storage | Stores public status favorites in the browser. This is browser-local and not an account feature. | Stored until removed by the user, browser, or app behavior. |
howitstands:defaultTemplateFavorites | Local storage | Stores favorite default templates in the browser for faster browsing in the app. | Stored until removed by the user, browser, or app behavior. |
howitstands:trackerListView and howitstands:templateListView | Local storage | Stores list view preferences for status tracker and template lists. | Stored until removed by the user, browser, or app behavior. |
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand traffic, product usage, and performance trends. Google Analytics may set cookies such as _ga and _ga_<id>. Google provides browser controls and opt-out tools for certain analytics and advertising settings.
Your Choices
You can block or delete cookies and local browser storage through your browser settings. Some browsers also provide tracking prevention features. Blocking essential cookies can prevent login, session handling, or other app functionality from working correctly.
Browser-local lists, such as recent public statuses and favorites, are stored on the device where you used them. Clearing browser data can remove those lists.
Related Policies
For more detail about how we collect, use, and share information, see our Privacy Policy. To ask a privacy or cookie question, use the contact form.