Cookie Policy
We Use Cookies. Not the Delicious Kind. Sorry.
Effective Date: March 17, 2026 · Last Updated: March 17, 2026
Company: Roaststation LLC · Contact: julien@roaststation.com
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They allow websites to remember information about your visit — like whether you're logged in and what your preferences are.
2. How We Use Cookies
- Keep you logged into your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors use our Site
- Maintain session security
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or to build advertising profiles.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Required for the Site to function. You cannot opt out without breaking things.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Auth session token | Keeps you logged in | Session / 30 days |
| CSRF token | Security protection | Session |
| Subscription token | Verifies tier access | Session / 30 days |
| Stripe session | Payment processing | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand Site usage. Data is aggregated and anonymized. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Daily user distinction | 24 hours |
| _gat | Request throttling | 1 minute |
3.3 Preference Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| rs_cookie_consent | Your consent choice | 1 year |
| rs_language | Locale preference | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Stripe and Google Analytics may set their own cookies. We do not use advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or retargeting cookies.
5. How to Manage Cookies
Use our cookie consent banner, your browser settings, or the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On. We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals.
6. Contact Us
Email: julien@roaststation.com
Roaststation LLC — Our cookies are boring. Our content is not.