Cookies and tracking
Last updated: May 6, 2026
What cookies are and why we use them
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (local storage, session storage) to keep the site working, understand how visitors use it, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing.
We group cookies into three categories: essential (required for the site to function), analytics (help us understand usage), and marketing (help us measure ad performance and personalize communications). You can accept all, reject non-essential, or manage your preferences at any time.
Essential cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core features like authentication, checkout, and security protections.
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| mani_session | ManiAI | Maintains your login session across page loads | Session (cleared on browser close) |
| mani_csrf | ManiAI | Cross-site request forgery protection. Prevents unauthorized actions on your account. | Session |
| mani_consent | ManiAI | Stores your cookie consent preferences (accept all, reject non-essential, or custom) | 365 days |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud detection during checkout. Required for payment processing. | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Session-level fraud detection during checkout | 30 minutes |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection and DDoS protection. Required for site availability. | 30 minutes |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site. We use this data to improve the product and identify issues. Analytics cookies can be disabled without affecting site functionality.
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog | Product analytics: page views, feature usage, session replay (anonymized). Used to measure how visitors navigate the site and which features are most used. | 1 year (localStorage) |
| posthog_* | PostHog | Feature flags and A/B test group assignment. Determines which variant of a page or feature you see. | 1 year (localStorage) |
| cf_analytics | Cloudflare | Privacy-first web analytics. No personal data collected. Counts page views and unique visitors at the network edge. | Session |
PostHog opt-out: PostHog respects the Do Not Track (DNT) browser header. If your browser sends DNT, PostHog does not load. You can also disable analytics cookies using the "Manage cookie preferences" button above.
Marketing cookies
These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and personalize email communications. Marketing cookies can be disabled without affecting site functionality.
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| __kla_id | Klaviyo | Email marketing personalization. Links your website activity to your email profile if you have subscribed to our newsletter. | 2 years |
| _fbp (when active) | Meta Pixel | Ad conversion tracking and retargeting on Facebook and Instagram. Not currently active. Will be added when paid advertising begins. | 90 days |
Local storage and session storage
We also use browser local storage and session storage for non-cookie data persistence. These technologies are similar to cookies but are not sent to the server with each request.
| Key | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| pg_gen_timestamps | Playground rate limiting (5 generations per hour) | 1 hour |
| pg_cache_* | Playground result caching (avoids re-generation for same input) | 24 hours |
| theme | Stores your color theme preference (light/dark) | Indefinite (until cleared) |
Your rights
GDPR (European Economic Area)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, object to processing, and request data portability. To exercise these rights, contact privacy@maniai.com.
CCPA (California)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your information, opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and non-discrimination for exercising your rights. To exercise these rights, contact privacy@maniai.com.
Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the site from functioning correctly. Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:
Contact
If you have questions about this cookie policy or how we use tracking technologies, contact our data protection team:
Email: privacy@maniai.com
Company: ManiAI (Downshift LLC)