🍪 Our Cookie Philosophy
Wakao does not use traditional HTTP cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. We believe in respecting your privacy while providing you with the best possible experience through modern, transparent web storage technologies.
What We Use Instead of Cookies
Instead of traditional cookies, Wakao uses modern web storage technologies that are more transparent, secure, and give you better control over your data:
🔐 Local Storage
Stores your authentication state, user preferences, and cached data locally on your device. This data never leaves your device unless you choose to sync it.
📱 Session Storage
Temporary storage that only lasts for your current browsing session. Used for security features like reCAPTCHA configuration.
💾 IndexedDB
Advanced storage for large amounts of data like chat messages and media files. Provides better performance and offline capabilities.
What Data We Store Locally
We use web storage to improve your experience by caching:
- Authentication Information: Your login state and session data
- User Profile Data: Your profile information and preferences
- Chat Messages: Recent conversations for faster loading
- Activity Data: Cached events and activities you're interested in
- App Settings: Your personal preferences and configurations
- Media Cache: Images and files for offline viewing
Third-Party Services & Cookies
While Wakao doesn't use cookies, some third-party services we integrate with may set their own cookies:
Google Services
- Google Sign-In: May set authentication cookies for seamless login
- reCAPTCHA Enterprise: Uses cookies to distinguish between humans and bots
- Google Maps: May use cookies for location services and map functionality
Firebase Services
- Firebase Authentication: May use cookies for secure authentication
- Firebase Analytics: May use cookies for usage analytics and performance monitoring
Important Note
These third-party cookies are essential for the functionality of our services. You can control these cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect the app's performance and features.
Your Control & Privacy Rights
You have complete control over the data we store locally:
- Clear Storage: You can clear all local data through your browser settings
- Data Portability: Your data is stored in standard formats that you can access
- No Tracking: We don't use your data for advertising or tracking purposes
- Transparency: All stored data is used only to improve your app experience
How to Manage Web Storage
You can manage web storage through your browser:
Chrome/Edge
Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → View permissions and data stored across sites
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Data Security & Protection
We take your privacy seriously:
- Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted before storage
- Local Only: Most data never leaves your device
- Automatic Cleanup: Old data is automatically removed to protect your privacy
- Secure Transmission: Data is only transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions about our use of web storage or privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Last Updated: January 20, 2025
Effective Date: January 20, 2025