Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 25, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how IndexPilot ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit indexpilot.app or use the IndexPilot Chrome Extension (collectively, the "Service").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
authjs.session-token | Authentication session — keeps you logged in | 30 days |
authjs.csrf-token | CSRF protection for form submissions | Session |
authjs.callback-url | Stores redirect URL during authentication | Session |
__admin_session | Admin panel authentication session | 24 hours |
2.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
2.3 Chrome Extension Storage
The IndexPilot Chrome Extension uses Chrome's local storage API (not cookies) to store:
- apiKey: Your IndexPilot API key for authenticating requests.
- baseUrl: The server URL (defaults to indexpilot.app).
This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to any server except when you initiate an action (submit URL, check index status, etc.).
3. Third-Party Cookies
3.1 Stripe
When you visit our billing pages or make a payment, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing. See Stripe's Cookie Policy.
3.2 Google OAuth
When you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies as part of the authentication flow. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies We Do NOT Use
We want to be transparent about what we don't do:
- We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
- We do not use Google Analytics or similar analytics platforms.
- We do not sell cookie data to third parties.
- We do not use cookies for cross-site tracking.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Service.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
- Email: support@indexpilot.app
- Contact page: indexpilot.app/contact