Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Kast ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

Session Cookie

Purpose: Maintains your login session

Duration: Session (deleted when you close browser)

CSRF Token

Purpose: Security protection against cross-site attacks

Duration: Session

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings.

Theme Preference

Purpose: Remembers light/dark mode preference

Duration: 1 year

Language

Purpose: Remembers your language preference

Duration: 1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

Anonymous Analytics

Purpose: Page views, session duration, feature usage

Duration: 30 days

Note: Data is anonymized and aggregated

Cookies We Do NOT Use

We do not use:

  • Advertising cookies - We don't show ads or track you for advertising
  • Third-party tracking - We don't share your data with ad networks
  • Cross-site tracking - We don't track you across other websites

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Stripe - Payment processing (essential for checkout)

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Opt-Out

You can opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your settings in our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.

Do Not Track

We honor "Do Not Track" browser signals. When detected, we disable non-essential analytics cookies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Last updated: January 1, 2026