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Cookie Policy

Last updated 13 May 2026

Froodl uses a small number of cookies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and count distinct visitors. No ad-network trackers. No cross-site behavioural profiles.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a tiny file your browser saves at the request of a website. The next time you visit, the cookie is sent back so the site can recognise you (for example, to keep you logged in). Local storage and session storage work similarly and are covered by this policy too.

Cookies Froodl sets

NamePurposeLifetime
PHPSESSID Keeps you logged in and ties form submissions to your session. Session (deleted when you close the browser, or after idle timeout)
fvid Anonymous 40-character visitor ID so we can count distinct visitors without identifying you. Not linked to your account if you sign in. 1 year
froodl.theme (localStorage) Remembers your light/dark theme choice. Until you clear it
froodl.avatarNudgeDismissed (sessionStorage) Dismisses the "Add a profile photo" banner for the current browser session. Session

Third-party cookies

The only third parties that may set cookies on Froodl are:

  • Cloudflare — our CDN and DDoS shield may set technical cookies like __cf_bm and cf_clearance to verify visitors aren't bots and to provide consistent service. These are strictly functional.
  • PayPal — only set when you start a checkout on /pricing or buy dofollow credits. PayPal manages those cookies under its own policy.

We don't use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other advertising or social-media tracker on Froodl.

How to control cookies

  • You can clear cookies and local storage from your browser settings any time. If you do, you'll be signed out and your theme will reset.
  • You can block cookies entirely, but Froodl won't work properly without at least PHPSESSID when you're signed in.
  • Most browsers expose a "site data" view (DevTools → Application, or Preferences → Privacy) where you can inspect or delete individual entries.

Contact

Questions: [email protected] or the contact form.