# Cookie Policy | PuzzleBuilder > URL: https://puzzlebuilder.co/cookie-policy/ Read the PuzzleBuilder Cookie Policy — what cookies we use, how they work, third-party cookies, and how to manage your preferences. --- ## Cookie Policy **Last updated:** April 6, 2026 This Cookie Policy explains how PuzzleBuilder ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on **puzzlebuilder.co** ("Service"). It describes what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. ### 1. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit or navigate between pages. Similar technologies — such as local storage and session storage — serve comparable purposes and are covered by this policy as well. ### 2. How We Use Cookies We use cookies for the following purposes: #### 2.1 Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. Without them, core features like logging in, saving puzzles, and navigating the builder would not work. Essential cookies cannot be disabled. Cookie Purpose Duration session_id Maintains your login session Session csrf_token Protects against cross-site request forgery Session cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 12 months #### 2.2 Functional Cookies These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a better experience, such as your preferred language, puzzle builder settings, and display options. Cookie Purpose Duration lang Remembers your language preference 12 months builder_prefs Stores your puzzle builder display settings 12 months #### 2.3 Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service — which pages are visited most, how users interact with the builder, and where issues occur. This information is used to improve the Service. Analytics data is collected in anonymized or aggregated form. Cookie Provider Purpose Duration _ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique visitors 24 months _ga_* Google Analytics Maintains session state 24 months #### 2.4 Payment Cookies When you make a purchase, our authorized third-party payment partner may set cookies to process your transaction securely, prevent fraud, and remember your payment preferences. These cookies are managed by the payment partner and are subject to their own cookie policy. ### 3. Third-Party Cookies Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services we use include: - Google Analytics — for website usage analysis. Google Privacy Policy - Payment partner — for payment processing. Cookies are managed by the payment partner and governed by their own privacy policy. - Google Sign-In — if you choose to log in with Google. Google Privacy Policy - Facebook Login — if you choose to log in with Facebook. Facebook Privacy Policy ### 4. Managing Cookies When you first visit PuzzleBuilder, you will be shown a cookie consent banner where you can accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to: - View which cookies are stored on your device. - Delete individual or all cookies. - Block cookies from specific or all websites. - Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies separately. Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent certain features of the Service from functioning properly. Common browser cookie settings: - Google Chrome - Mozilla Firefox - Apple Safari - Microsoft Edge ### 5. Do Not Track Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we limit our use of tracking technologies to what is described in this policy. ### 6. Changes to This Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If we introduce new categories of cookies or significantly change how we use cookies, we will ask for your consent again. ### 7. Related Policies - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Refund Policy - License Policy ### 8. Contact If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our [Support page](https://puzzlebuilder.co/support/). --- Path: [Home](https://puzzlebuilder.co/) › [Cookie Policy](https://puzzlebuilder.co/cookie-policy/)