Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how YANDE (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the Mintybug platform at mintybug.ai (the “Platform”).
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Platform will not function properly without them.
Session Cookie: Maintains your login session so you remain authenticated as you navigate the Platform.
CSRF Token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks.
Authentication Token: Stores your secure authentication state (NextAuth.js session).
Locale Preference: Remembers your selected language across the 8 supported languages.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalised experience.
Theme Preference: Stores your light/dark mode preference.
AI Provider Selection: Remembers your preferred AI provider for content generation.
Sidebar State: Remembers UI layout preferences such as sidebar visibility.
Content Preferences: Stores your NSFW content display preferences and age confirmation status.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the Platform, which helps us improve the user experience.
PostHog: Collects anonymised usage data including pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns. PostHog helps us understand user behaviour and identify areas for improvement.
Analytics data is collected in anonymised or pseudonymised form. We do not use analytics cookies to personally identify you.
2.4 Performance Cookies
Axiom: Used for application performance monitoring and error logging. Helps us identify and resolve technical issues.
Vercel Analytics: Collects page load performance data to help optimise Platform speed.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services integrated into the Platform:
Stripe: Sets cookies for payment processing, fraud detection, and compliance. These are used only during the credit purchase flow.
Google: If you authenticate via Google OAuth, Google may set cookies related to authentication.
Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party’s cookie and privacy policies.
4. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store:
Game save data and progress for guest users (before account creation).
UI state and preferences for performance optimisation.
Draft content that has not yet been saved to the server.
Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly save or sync your data.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Blocking all cookies may affect Platform functionality.
5.2 Essential Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Platform to function. If you block these cookies, some or all Platform features may not work.
5.3 Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of PostHog analytics tracking through your browser’s Do Not Track setting or by using privacy-focused browser extensions.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Updated policies will be posted on the Platform with a revised “Last Updated” date.