Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2, 2026
Effective Date: January 2, 2026

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. What Are Cookies?
  3. Types of Cookies We Use
  4. Detailed Cookie Table
  5. Third-Party Cookies
  6. Cookie Consent & Your Choices
  7. How to Manage Cookies
  8. Do Not Track (DNT)
  9. Changes to This Policy
  10. Contact Us

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Pinporn.app ("we," "us," "our," or "the Platform") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://pinporn.app.

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our Platform functions correctly
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our Platform to improve your experience
  • Provide personalized content recommendations
  • Measure the effectiveness of our services
  • Comply with legal obligations

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Your Consent

By using our Platform, you consent to the use of strictly necessary cookies. For all other cookies (analytics, advertising, etc.), we will ask for your explicit consent through our cookie banner when you first visit the Platform. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.

2.1 Types of Cookies by Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are used to remember your actions during a single browsing session (e.g., items in a shopping cart, login status).

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (from days to years) or until you manually delete them. These are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits (e.g., language selection, "Remember Me" login).

2.2 Types of Cookies by Origin

First-Party Cookies

Cookies set by Pinporn.app directly. We have full control over these cookies and use them to operate our Platform and improve your experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by third-party services we use (e.g., analytics providers, advertising networks, CDN providers). These companies may use cookies to track your activity across multiple websites.

2.3 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies:

  • Local Storage: HTML5 local storage allows websites to store data locally in your browser (larger capacity than cookies)
  • Pixels/Web Beacons: Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails to track views and interactions
  • Fingerprinting: Collecting information about your device configuration (screen resolution, fonts, plugins) to create a unique identifier

For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies by their purpose. Some cookies are essential for the Platform to function, while others enhance your experience or help us improve our services.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

⚠️ Cannot Be Disabled

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled without severely affecting your ability to use our services. They do not require your consent under EU ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3) because they are necessary for providing the service you requested.

Purpose: Enable core functionality, security, and basic features.

Examples:

  • Authentication: Remember your login status so you don't have to re-login on every page
  • Security: Prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and other security threats
  • Session Management: Keep track of your browsing session
  • Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
  • Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
  • Age Verification: Remember that you have confirmed you are 18+

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) - necessary for providing the service you requested.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

Examples:

  • Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language
  • Dark Mode: Remember whether you prefer light or dark mode
  • Content Filters: Remember your content filtering preferences (e.g., categories to show/hide)
  • "Remember Me": Keep you logged in across sessions if you choose this option
  • Video Player Settings: Remember your preferred video quality, autoplay settings, etc.

Retention: Typically 30 days to 2 years, depending on the specific preference.
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a), ePrivacy Directive Art. 5(3)).

3.3 Analytics & Performance Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our Platform so we can improve performance, fix bugs, and enhance user experience.

Examples:

  • Visitor Metrics: Track number of visitors, page views, bounce rate, session duration
  • User Behavior: Understand which features are most popular, where users click, how they navigate
  • Error Tracking: Identify technical issues and errors
  • Performance Monitoring: Measure page load times and identify performance bottlenecks
  • A/B Testing: Test different versions of features to see which performs better

Analytics Services We Use:

  • Google Analytics: Web analytics service by Google LLC. We use IP anonymization to protect user privacy. Google Privacy Policy

Retention: Typically 14 months (Google Analytics default) to 2 years.
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a), ePrivacy Directive Art. 5(3)).

3.4 Advertising & Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising campaign effectiveness.

Examples:

  • Targeted Advertising: Show ads based on your interests and browsing behavior
  • Retargeting: Show ads for our Platform on other websites you visit
  • Ad Frequency Capping: Limit how often you see the same ad
  • Campaign Measurement: Track clicks, impressions, and conversions from ad campaigns
  • Cross-Device Tracking: Recognize you across different devices

Advertising Services We Use:

Contact [email protected] for information about advertising partners.

Retention: Typically 30 days to 2 years, depending on the advertising provider.
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a), ePrivacy Directive Art. 5(3)).

4. Detailed Cookie Table

Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our Platform:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
laravel_session Pinporn.app Session management and authentication Strictly Necessary Session (2 hours)
XSRF-TOKEN Pinporn.app Security: CSRF protection Strictly Necessary Session (2 hours)
age_verified Pinporn.app Remember age verification (18+) Strictly Necessary 1 year
cookie_consent Pinporn.app Remember your cookie consent preferences Strictly Necessary 1 year
dark_mode Pinporn.app Remember light/dark mode preference Functional 1 year
remember_web Pinporn.app "Remember Me" login functionality Functional 5 years
_ga Google Analytics Distinguish unique users Analytics 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Persist session state Analytics 2 years

⚠️ Cookie Audit Required

We are required to maintain an up-to-date and complete list of all cookies used on our Platform (EU ePrivacy Directive Art. 5(3), UK PECR Reg. 6). We conduct regular cookie audits to ensure this table is accurate and comprehensive.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Platform are set by third-party services we use. We do not have direct control over these cookies, but we only work with reputable providers who respect your privacy.

5.1 Third-Party Services

5.2 Your Control Over Third-Party Cookies

You can manage third-party cookies through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings. You can also opt out of some third-party cookies directly with the providers using the links above.

6. Cookie Consent & Your Choices

Under EU and UK law (ePrivacy Directive, UK PECR, GDPR), we must obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies. We provide you with granular control over which cookies you accept.

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Platform, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept All: Consent to all cookies (strictly necessary, functional, analytics, advertising)
  • Reject All: Only strictly necessary cookies will be used
  • Customize: Choose which categories of cookies you want to accept

6.2 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  1. Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website
  2. Accessing your Account Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
  3. Clearing your browser cookies (this will reset your consent and show the banner again)

Withdrawing Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. After you withdraw consent, we will stop using the relevant cookies, but some functionality may be affected.

6.3 Consequences of Rejecting Cookies

If you reject non-essential cookies:

  • Functional Cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit (language, dark mode, etc.)
  • Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to track your usage to improve the Platform, but this does not affect functionality
  • Advertising Cookies: You will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to your interests

7. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to our cookie consent banner, you can manage cookies directly in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored and delete them individually or all at once
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (not recommended - may break website functionality)
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

7.1 Browser-Specific Instructions

⚠️ Important Note

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our Platform. For example, you may need to log in on every visit, or your preferences may not be saved.

8. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that you can enable to request that websites not track your online activity. However, there is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Our DNT Policy: We respect DNT signals and will not use analytics or advertising cookies if your browser sends a DNT signal. However, strictly necessary cookies will still be used to ensure the Platform functions correctly.

To enable DNT in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Send a "Do Not Track" request
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Website tracking: Prevent cross-site tracking
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Send "Do Not Track" requests

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in technology, or changes in legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:

  1. Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  2. Notify you via our cookie consent banner when you next visit the Platform
  3. Request your consent again if required by law (e.g., if we add new categories of cookies)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

General Support: [email protected]

Related Policies

Your Privacy Rights

Under data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA), you have rights related to your personal data, including:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to delete your data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate data
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent (for cookies)

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: January 2, 2026
Last Updated: January 2, 2026
Version: 1.0