Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
2025/03/10
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how InstaGirl ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at instagirl.net.
Effective Date: March 10, 2025 Last Updated: March 10, 2025
By using InstaGirl, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies by Duration
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These are essential for basic website functionality.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These help us remember your preferences and settings.
Types of Cookies by Purpose
First-Party Cookies: Set by InstaGirl directly. We have full control over these cookies.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (such as analytics or payment providers). These are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for InstaGirl to function properly. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Authentication & Security
- Maintaining your login session after you sign in with Google OAuth
- Verifying your identity and preventing unauthorized access
- Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Remembering your authentication state
Technical Operation
- Load balancing across our servers
- Routing requests to the correct servers
- Managing your session state during AI generation
- Ensuring smooth credit transactions and payments
2. Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
User Preferences
- Remembering your theme preference (light or dark mode)
- Storing your language preference
- Saving your dashboard layout and settings
- Remembering your AI generation preferences
Feature Enhancement
- Storing your recent prompts and generation history
- Managing your favorites and saved content
- Optimizing the user interface based on your usage patterns
3. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with InstaGirl.
Analytics (when enabled)
- Tracking page views and navigation patterns
- Measuring feature usage and engagement
- Identifying technical issues and errors
- Understanding user behavior to improve our platform
Performance Monitoring
- Measuring page load times and performance
- Identifying bottlenecks in AI generation
- Optimizing server response times
- Monitoring API reliability
4. Advertising & Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners (if applicable).
Marketing Attribution
- Tracking which marketing campaigns brought you to InstaGirl
- Measuring the effectiveness of our advertisements
- Understanding conversion rates from different channels
Retargeting
- Showing relevant ads on other websites
- Providing personalized marketing content
- Managing advertising frequency
Specific Cookies We Use
InstaGirl Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
session | Authentication session management | Essential | Session |
auth-token | User authentication state | Essential | 30 days |
theme | Remember theme preference (dark/light) | Functional | 1 year |
locale | Remember language preference | Functional | 1 year |
credits-notification | Manage credit low notifications | Functional | 30 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
- Type: Essential
- Duration: Varies
Google OAuth (Authentication)
- Purpose: Secure login and authentication
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Type: Essential
- Duration: Varies
Analytics Services (when enabled)
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Type: Performance
- Duration: Varies by provider
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage or delete cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all cookies or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (not recommended, as it may break website functionality)
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- 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 > Manage and delete cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit InstaGirl, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject optional cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
You can update your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in your account dashboard.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. When enabled, your browser sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. We respect DNT signals where technically feasible.
Impact of Blocking Cookies
Essential Cookies
If you block essential cookies:
- You will not be able to log in to your account
- The website may not function properly
- Security features may not work
- Payment processing will fail
Optional Cookies
If you block functional, performance, or advertising cookies:
- Your preferences will not be saved
- You may see repeated notifications
- We won't be able to improve our services based on usage data
- You may still see ads, but they won't be personalized
Cookies for Logged-Out Users
Even if you don't have an InstaGirl account or are not logged in, we may use cookies to:
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Provide basic website functionality
- Track anonymous analytics (if you've consented)
- Prevent abuse and fraud
Children's Privacy
InstaGirl is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with cookies-related data, please contact us at [email protected].
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Changes will be communicated by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting a notice on our website
- Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you have an account)
Your continued use of InstaGirl after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
More Information About Cookies
To learn more about cookies and how they work, visit:
- All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected] Website: https://instagirl.net
For cookie-related inquiries, please include "Cookies" in your email subject line.
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