Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and provide a better user experience. We use cookies and similar technologies (like localStorage) to operate our Service effectively.

2. How We Use Cookies

SRS Deutsch uses a minimal number of cookies, focusing only on those necessary for the Service to function. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core features like authentication and security.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`authjs.session-token`	Maintains your login session	Session (deleted when browser closes)
`authjs.csrf-token`	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session (deleted when browser closes)
`authjs.callback-url`	Stores redirect URL after authentication	Session (deleted when browser closes)

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to provide a better experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`NEXT_LOCALE`	Stores your preferred language (English, Russian, or Serbian)	1 year

4. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use your browser's localStorage to save preferences locally. This data stays on your device and is not sent to our servers:

Cookie Name	Purpose
`pwa-install-dismissed`	Remembers if you dismissed the PWA install prompt
`lastSelectedDeck`	Remembers your last selected deck in the dictionary for convenience

5. Third-Party Cookies

We minimize third-party cookies. The main third-party service that may set cookies is:

Stripe (payment processing): When you access the billing portal or make payments, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and session management. These are governed by Stripe's privacy policy.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using the Service, as they are required for authentication and security.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the email address provided in the application.