Cookie policy
Last Updated: March 6, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our platform. PostExchange uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and pixel tags) across postexchange.io and app.postexchange.io.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
| Essential | Required for core platform functionality: authentication, session management, security, and CSRF protection. | Session tokens, CSRF tokens, Sanctum auth | Session – 12 months |
| Functional | Remember your preferences such as language, dashboard layout, and notification settings. | Language prefs, UI settings | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Help us understand usage patterns, page performance, and feature adoption to improve the platform. | Google Analytics, Mixpanel | Up to 24 months |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant ads, measure campaign effectiveness, and attribute conversions. | Facebook Pixel, Google Ads | Up to 24 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our platform. These providers operate under their own privacy and cookie policies:
- Stripe — Payment processing and fraud detection
- Google Analytics — Platform usage analytics
- Mixpanel / Amplitude — Event tracking and product analytics
- Sentry — Error monitoring and performance tracking
- Facebook / Google Ads — Advertising attribution and remarketing
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to each provider’s privacy policy for details on their data practices.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit PostExchange, you can accept or customize cookie categories through our consent banner. You may update your preferences at any time from the cookie settings link in our website footer.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core platform features.
Opt-Out Links: For analytics opt-out, visit Google Analytics Opt-Out (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). For advertising opt-outs, visit Your Ad Choices (youradchoices.com) or the Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org).
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain cookies:
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled — they are required for the platform to function.
- Disabling functional cookies may reset your preferences on each visit.
- Disabling analytics cookies limits our ability to improve your experience.
- Disabling marketing cookies means you may still see ads, but they won’t be personalized.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date above. Material changes will be communicated via our cookie consent banner or email notification.
7. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: support@postexchange.io | Website: postexchange.io/contact