Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 12, 2026 · cookies_v1_2026_05_12
Change history
- cookies_v1_2026_05_12 · May 12, 2026Initial standalone version of the Cookie Policy.
This Cookie Policy explains how Inkover (the "Service", "we") uses cookies and similar local-storage technologies when you visit our pages and use the application. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What cookies and related technologies are
A cookie is a small piece of text a site stores in your browser to recognise your device and remember settings between visits. In addition to classic cookies, we use localStorage and sessionStorage — browser-native storage mechanisms that are functionally equivalent to cookies for privacy purposes and are covered by the same rules. In this Policy we use the word "cookies" to refer to all of the above.
2. Categories of cookies we use
We group cookies into three categories by purpose. Strictly necessary cookies always run — without them the Service cannot function. The other categories are only activated after you give explicit consent through our cookie banner.
2.1. Strictly necessary
Set automatically when you sign in, switch the interface language or save your choice in the cookie banner. The legal basis is performance of a contract (the Terms of Service) and our legitimate interest in keeping the Service secure — no consent is required.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| access_token / refresh_token | HTTP cookie (httpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Lax) | Authenticates your session after sign-in. | Access — 30 minutes; refresh — up to 30 days. |
| NEXT_LOCALE | HTTP cookie | Remembers the interface language you chose (en / ru). | Up to 1 year. |
| cookie-consent | localStorage | Records your choice in the cookie banner (all / essential). | Until you reset it or clear browser storage. |
| auth-store / ui-store / theme-store / studio-store / editor-store | localStorage (Zustand persist) | Client-side state: authentication, UI preferences, studio drafts. | Until you sign out or clear browser storage. |
2.2. Analytics (optional)
Help us understand which features are used, where errors occur and how to improve the product. These are loaded only after you click "Accept all" in the cookie banner. Legal basis: your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR for users in the EU/EEA; equivalent consent-based provisions under applicable local law elsewhere).
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Ltd) | Visitor identifier and aggregated usage statistics. | Up to 2 years. |
| _ym_uid, _ym_d, _ym_isad, yabs-sid and related | Yandex Metrica (YANDEX LLC) | Visitor identifier, click-map, session replay, anti-bot. | Up to 2 years. |
Both analytics providers are configured for aggregated reporting; we do not sell data to third parties. For details see the privacy notices of Google and Yandex.
2.3. Third-party cookies during Google sign-in
When you click "Sign in with Google", Google opens an OAuth window and may set its own cookies on accounts.google.com. These cookies are outside our control and are governed by the Google Privacy Policy. If you never use Google sign-in, no such cookies are set.
3. How to manage cookies
- Consent banner. On your first visit you see a banner with "Accept all" and "Essential only". Your choice is stored in the
cookie-consentkey in localStorage. - Change your mind. To reset your consent choice, clear localStorage for inkover.ink in your browser settings — the banner will reappear on your next visit.
- Block cookies in the browser. Any modern browser lets you block cookies for a specific site or globally (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — under "Privacy / Cookies"). Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from signing in.
- Opt out of analytics site-wide. Install the official opt-out extensions: Google Analytics Opt-out, Yandex Metrica Opt-out.
4. Legal bases
For strictly necessary cookies — performance of a contract and our legitimate interest in security (Article 6(1)(b) and 6(1)(f) GDPR; equivalent provisions of applicable local data-protection law). For analytics cookies — your explicit consent, given through the cookie banner (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and, where applicable, Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC as amended by 2009/136/EC). For visitors located in the Russian Federation, Federal Law No. 152-FZ applies with equivalent legal bases.
5. Cookie data and personal data
Cookie identifiers (_ga, _ym_uid and similar), combined with your IP address and User-Agent, may qualify as personal data under Article 4(1) GDPR and Article 3 of Federal Law No. 152-FZ. The processing of that data is governed by our Privacy Policy — in particular the sections on purposes of processing, retention periods and data- subject rights.
6. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy when new technologies appear, regulation changes or additional services are integrated. The current version is always available at inkover.ink/cookies; the date and changelog are shown at the top of the document. Material changes are additionally announced in-product.
7. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be sent to [email protected]. General personal-data enquiries go through our contact form.