Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 14, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
Answer Buddy uses minimal cookies, and we do NOT use advertising or tracking cookies.
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function:
- Authentication: Keeps you signed in
- Session management: Maintains your session state
- Security: Prevents CSRF attacks
Preference Cookies
These remember your choices:
- Theme preference: Remembers if you chose dark or light mode
- Language: Stores your language preference
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ab_session | Authentication and session management | 30 days | Essential |
| ab_theme | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year | Preference |
| ab_csrf | Security token for form submissions | Session | Essential |
Third-Party Cookies
We use minimal third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google OAuth: For authentication (required for sign-in)
- Razorpay: For payment processing (only during checkout)
These services have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them.
What We DON'T Use
- Advertising cookies
- Tracking pixels
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Social media tracking
- Cross-site tracking
- Behavioral profiling cookies
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Delete all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using Answer Buddy's dashboard and authenticated features.
Desktop App
The Answer Buddy desktop application does not use browser cookies. It stores minimal local configuration data (license key, preferences) in secure local storage.
Your Consent
By using Answer Buddy, you consent to our use of essential cookies. Since we don't use tracking or advertising cookies, no additional consent is required.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Questions?
If you have questions about our cookie usage, contact us at:
Email: privacy@answerbuddy.com
Support: support@answerbuddy.com