Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you use our application. They help us provide a better user experience by enabling authentication and remembering your login session.

How We Use Cookies

Phish Net uses cookies for essential functionality only. We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or analytics.

Authentication Cookies (Essential)

When you log in to Phish Net using Google or Microsoft, authentication cookies are set by these providers and our authentication service. These cookies are necessary for:

• Keeping you logged in between visits
• Managing your session securely
• Preventing unauthorized access to your account
• Security and fraud prevention

Note: Without these essential cookies, you cannot use Phish Net as they are required for authentication.

Payment Processing Cookies (Essential)

When you upgrade to a paid plan via the web, our payment processor (Stripe) may use cookies to:

• Securely process your payment
• Prevent payment fraud
• Remember your payment preferences during checkout

Payments made through the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) are handled entirely within those platforms and are governed by Apple's and Google's respective cookie and privacy policies.

Browser Storage (Not Cookies)

In addition to cookies, Phish Net uses your browser's local storage to remember your preferences locally on your device:

• Theme Preference: Whether you prefer dark mode or light mode

This data never leaves your device and is not sent to our servers. You can clear it anytime through your browser settings.

What We Don't Use

Phish Net does NOT use:

• Analytics or tracking cookies
• Advertising cookies
• Social media tracking cookies
• Marketing or targeting cookies

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Important: Blocking authentication cookies will prevent you from logging in to Phish Net.

Third-Party Cookies

The following third-party services may set cookies when you use Phish Net:

• Google OAuth / Microsoft OAuth: For secure authentication
• Stripe: For payment processing (web subscriptions only)

These providers have their own cookie policies. We do not control their cookies, but we carefully select trusted partners who meet high security and privacy standards.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page shows when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.