Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how EST8 (est8.app) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our platform. By continuing to use EST8, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. Cookies are not harmful — they cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.

2. Cookies EST8 Uses

We use the following types of cookies:

Session & Authentication Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential for keeping you signed in as you navigate the platform. Without them, you would be logged out every time you move between pages.

Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 30 days for “remember me” sessions.

Can be disabled: No — the platform will not function without these.

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with EST8 — which features are popular, where users encounter friction, and how we can improve the product. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised.

Duration: Up to 2 years.

Can be disabled: Yes — see “How to Control Cookies” below.

Preference Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember your settings and preferences — such as your language, theme (light/dark mode), and sidebar state — so you don’t have to reconfigure them each visit.

Duration: Up to 1 year.

Can be disabled: Yes, but your preferences will reset on each visit.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services we integrate with may also set cookies:

  • Stripe — our payment processor sets cookies to prevent fraud and process payments securely. These are governed by Stripe’s Cookie Policy.
  • Analytics providers — we may use privacy-focused analytics tools that set cookies to measure aggregated traffic patterns. We do not use Google Analytics. Any analytics tool we use is configured to anonymise IP addresses and not track you across other sites.

4. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies:

  • Browser settings — most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies. Visit your browser’s help documentation for instructions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
  • Account settings — you can opt out of non-essential analytics cookies from your EST8 account settings page.
  • Do Not Track — if your browser sends a Do Not Track signal, we honour it by disabling optional analytics cookies.

Please note: blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in and using the EST8 platform.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or third-party integrations. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision. Continued use of EST8 after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

6. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@est8.app.