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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 8, 2026
Effective Date: March 8, 2026
Company: Pledle
Contact: privacy@pledle.com
Table of Contents
- What is a Cookie?
- Which Cookies Does Pledle Use?
- Cookie Detail Table
- Third-Party Cookies
- Cookie Consent and Management
- Browser-Based Cookie Control
- Changing Cookie Preferences
- Legal Basis
- Policy Updates
- Contact
1. What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files saved to your device (computer, phone, tablet) by your browser when you visit a website. These files perform basic functions such as remembering your session, storing your preferences, and ensuring the platform works correctly.
Technologies Similar to Cookies
In addition to cookies, we may use the following similar technologies:
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Local Storage (localStorage) | Data storage area in your browser that remains even outside of sessions |
| Session Storage (sessionStorage) | Temporary storage valid only while the tab is open |
| Pixel / Tracking Tag | Not currently in use |
| Fingerprinting | Not in use |
2. Which Cookies Does Pledle Use?
Pledle evaluates cookies in four categories:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always active)
Strictly necessary for the platform to operate. Without these cookies, features like logging in, page transitions, or basic security functions will not work. Your consent is not required, and they cannot be disabled.
What do they do?
- Verify and keep your session ID active
- Protect against CSRF attacks
- Securely store authentication tokens
- Manage session security
2.2 Preference Cookies (Subject to consent)
Cookies that personalize the platform for you. The platform will continue to function without these cookies, but you may need to reset your preferences on every visit.
What do they do?
- Remember your language and region preferences
- Store your interface settings (theme, view preferences)
- Save your cookie consent preferences
2.3 Analytical Cookies (Subject to consent)
Cookies that help us understand how the platform is being used. The data collected is not used to identify your personal identity; it is only used to improve platform performance.
What do they do?
- Measure which pages are visited more frequently
- Detect error and performance issues
- Analyze general usage trends
As of now, Pledle does not use external analytical services (Google Analytics, etc.). Analytical data is collected only as first-party data on our own servers.
2.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies (Not in use)
Pledle does not share cookies with advertising networks or third-party marketing platforms. This category is not active.
3. Cookie Detail Table
3.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sb-access-token | Supabase | User authentication token | HTTP (Secure) | Session duration |
sb-refresh-token | Supabase | Session refresh token | HTTP (Secure) | 30 days |
sb-auth-token | Supabase | Authentication status | HTTP (Secure) | Session duration |
__Host-next-auth.csrf-token | Next.js | CSRF protection | HTTP (Secure) | Session duration |
__Secure-next-auth.session-token | Next.js | Secure session management | HTTP (Secure) | 30 days |
3.2 Preference Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
pledle-cookie-consent | Pledle | Stores cookie consent preferences | First-party | 365 days |
pledle-lang | Pledle | Remembers language preference | First-party | 365 days |
pledle-theme | Pledle | Stores interface theme preference | First-party | 365 days |
3.3 Analytical Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
pledle-session-id | Pledle | Anonymous session tracking | First-party | Session duration |
pledle-perf | Pledle | Page load time measurement | First-party | 90 days |
3.4 Local Storage (localStorage) Usage
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
pledle-ui-state | Sidebar state, open panels | Until browser cleared |
pledle-last-book | Last viewed book | Until browser cleared |
pledle-onboarding | Whether the welcome guide is completed | Persistent |
localStorage data is not sent to the server; it is stored only on your device.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Pledle does not use third-party advertising, social media, or tracking cookies. The services we integrate with are evaluated as follows regarding cookie policies:
| Service | Cookie Use | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Authentication cookies — only in the Pledle domain | supabase.com/privacy |
| Lemon Squeezy | Uses its own cookies when transitioning to the payment page | lemonsqueezy.com/privacy |
| OpenAI | API calls are made by the server; does not leave cookies in your browser | openai.com/privacy |
| Resend | Email service; does not leave cookies in your browser | resend.com/privacy |
When you are redirected to the Lemon Squeezy payment page, Lemon Squeezy's own cookie policy applies. This only occurs during the payment flow.
5. Cookie Consent and Management
5.1 Consent Mechanism
A cookie banner appears at the bottom of the screen upon your first visit to our platform. Through this banner:
- Accept All — enables all essential, preference, and analytical cookies
- Essentials Only — enables only cookies necessary for the platform to function
- Customize — allows you to choose by category
5.2 Consent Record
Your cookie preferences are saved via the pledle-cookie-consent cookie and remembered for 365 days. When this period expires or you clear your cookies, the banner will reappear.
5.3 Withdrawing Consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time. You can update them by category through the panel that opens by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link at the bottom of every page. Changes take effect immediately.
6. Browser-Based Cookie Control
| Browser | Cookie Settings Path |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Cookies |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy and Security → Content Settings |
Important warning: If you disable essential cookies from browser settings, you will not be able to log in, your session will close when you refresh the page, and payment transactions will not occur. Disabling preference and analytical cookies does not lead to these issues.
7. Changing Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences in three different ways:
- Platform settings: Account Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
- Footer link: "Cookie Preferences" link at the bottom of every page
- Browser settings: Browser menus described in Section 6
8. Legal Basis
8.1 Turkey — KVKK and BTK Regulations
Under Law No. 6698 (KVKK), consent is not required for essential cookies; they are used on the legal basis of legitimate interest or performance of the contract. Explicit consent is obtained for preference and analytical cookies, and a record of consent is kept.
8.2 European Union — GDPR and ePrivacy Directive
For EU/EEA users, explicit, free, and informed consent is obtained for non-essential cookies under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC). Consent can be withdrawn as easily as it was given.
8.3 United States — CCPA
For California residents, cookie data is evaluated under "personal information." Cookie data is not sold to third parties and is not shared for advertising purposes.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this policy due to technological changes, new features, or legal regulations. For significant changes, a notification will be sent to your registered email, an announcement will be published on the platform, and cookie consent will be obtained again.
10. Contact
For questions and requests regarding our use of cookies:
📧 Email: privacy@pledle.com
Response time: 5 business days
This Cookie Policy has been prepared within the framework of KVKK No. 6698, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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