🍪 Cookie Policy for SomaStories
Last updated: January 30, 2026
Website: https://somastories.app/
This Cookie Policy explains how SomaStories (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://somastories.app/ (the “Site”).
By using or accessing our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit — such as preferences, login status, and how you use the site.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies — set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies — set by external services (e.g., analytics, advertising).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the Site. Without them, certain features may not work.
Examples:
- Managing your session
- Remembering your login status
- Preserving security preferences
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to understand how visitors use our Site and improve performance.
They help us answer questions such as:
- Which pages are visited most
- How long users stay on pages
- Whether errors occur
We may use tools like Google Analytics or similar services.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Examples:
- Remembering language or region preferences
- Saving settings you choose on the Site
d. Advertising / Targeting Cookies
We may use cookies to:
- Deliver relevant ads
- Limit how often you see an ad
- Measure ad effectiveness
These may be set by third-party advertising partners.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable core site functions | Session identifiers |
| Analytics | Track usage and performance | _ga (Google Analytics) |
| Functional | Remember preferences | Language settings |
| Advertising | Personalize ads | Ad network cookies |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site may be set by third parties. These third parties may collect information about your online activity across different websites over time.
Examples of third parties we may work with:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising partners
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
We do not control third-party cookie practices — review their privacy policies for details.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage cookie preferences in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block cookies
- Delete cookies after closing the browser
- Block specific sites
🗒️ Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect how the Site functions.
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies such as Google Analytics, you can use opt-out browser add-ons or privacy tools provided by the analytics provider.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- 📧 Email: support@somastories.app
- 🌐 Website: https://somastories.app/
Optional Add-Ons (if applicable)
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to track user interactions. Google may set cookies on your device. You can opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Advertising Networks
We may use third-party advertising partners to deliver ads. Their cookies may collect data about your browsing habits for ad personalization.