Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 23, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enhance user experience.
This Cookie Policy explains how SYNTHET ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and dashboard at synthet.gg.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your logged-in session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| auth_state | Manages Discord OAuth authentication flow | 15 minutes |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| sidebar_state | Remembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state | 1 year |
| selected_server | Remembers your last selected server | 30 days |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. These include:
- Discord: For authentication and embedded widgets
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (if enabled)
- Stripe: For payment processing (on premium pages)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:
4.2 Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Adjusting settings in your dashboard under Privacy Settings
4.3 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may not be able to log in to the dashboard
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some features may not work as expected
- You may see less relevant content
6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as local storage and session storage. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies but may store larger amounts of data locally on your device. The same controls for managing cookies generally apply to these technologies as well.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Discord: discord.gg/synthet