Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. Ancestral Lineage uses cookies and similar technologies (localStorage, sessionStorage) to provide a better user experience.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Can Disable? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Authentication, security, and core site functionality. Without these, the Platform cannot function properly. | No |
| Functional | Remember your preferences such as theme (light/dark mode), language, and layout choices. | Yes |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform so we can improve the experience. Data is aggregated and anonymized. | Yes |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness. Currently not in use. | Yes |
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Name | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Essential | 30 days | Keeps you signed in to your account |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Essential | Session | Protects against cross-site request forgery |
| theme | Functional | 1 year | Stores your light/dark mode preference |
| cookie-consent | Essential | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Platform, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
- Google (OAuth): Authentication cookies if you sign in with Google
- Infrastructure providers: Security, performance, and uptime cookies or similar technologies where required to operate the service.
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. If we make significant changes, we will reset your cookie consent preferences so you can review the new options.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@ancestrallineage.com or visit our Contact page.