Transparency & Cookies

WebChecky Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · Last Updated: 2026 · No Advertising Tracking

This Cookie Policy explains how WebChecky (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies, session tokens, and local storage technologies when you visit or use our platform at https://webchecky.com. We believe in strict data minimization: WebChecky does not use invasive third-party cross-site advertising tracking cookies.

1 What Are Cookies & Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone by your web browser when you visit websites. Local Storage is a modern web standard that allows web applications to store preferences locally in your browser with higher capacity and security.

These technologies enable WebChecky to recognize your authenticated login session, preserve your workspace team context, prevent malicious Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and maintain your UI visual preferences (such as Light/Dark theme).

2 Categories of Cookies We Use

WebChecky utilizes two primary categories of cookies:

Essential Strictly Necessary & Security Cookies

These cookies are indispensable for the core operation, authentication, and security of the WebChecky platform. Without them, the service cannot function securely.

Cookie / Key	Purpose	Duration
session	Stores cryptographically signed user session ID and authentication state (Flask-Login).	Session (expires on browser close or 30 days)
csrf_token	Protects your account against malicious Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) exploits.	Session
current_team_id	Maintains your active team workspace selection across dashboard pages.	Session

Preferences Functional & Preference Storage

These cookies and LocalStorage keys remember your personal visual preferences and tool states to provide a seamless user experience.

Key / Storage	Purpose	Type
theme	Remembers your chosen UI theme (Light or Dark mode).	LocalStorage (Persistent)
sidebar_collapsed	Remembers whether you have collapsed or expanded the left navigation sidebar.	LocalStorage
scope_timezone	Displays check history timestamps in your preferred local time format.	Session / Account Setting

3 Third-Party Cookies (Stripe Billing)

When you upgrade your plan or access the subscription billing portal, our payment processor Stripe may set essential security and anti-fraud cookies (such as __stripe_mid and __stripe_sid) to securely process card payments and prevent fraudulent transactions.

4 What WebChecky Does NOT Do

✓ No Third-Party Ad Trackers: We do not deploy third-party advertising tracking cookies, behavioral tracking pixels, or cross-site data aggregators.

✓ No Data Reselling: We never sell, rent, or trade your browser data or browsing activity.

5 How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to accept or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:

View which cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually.
Block third-party cookies or block all cookies completely.
Configure your browser to clear all cookies whenever you close the browser window.

Note: If you choose to block strictly necessary session cookies, you will not be able to log in to your WebChecky account or access the dashboard.