Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your experience, and provide analytics to website operators.

MamaStoria uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver, secure, and improve our AI-powered storytelling platform.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function. They enable core features such as:

  • Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
  • Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Session Management: Remember your actions during a browsing session
  • Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across servers

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the platform to work properly.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with MamaStoria:

  • Usage Analytics: Track pages visited, time spent, and feature usage
  • Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
  • Performance Monitoring: Measure load times and platform speed
  • A/B Testing: Test new features and improvements

Third-party services: We may use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar tools. These services may set their own cookies.

3. Functionality & Personalization Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

  • Language Preferences: Remember your selected language
  • Reading History: Track stories you've read for "Continue Reading"
  • Content Recommendations: Personalize story suggestions based on interests
  • Display Settings: Remember theme preferences (dark mode, font size)

4. Advertising & Marketing Cookies (Optional)

If we display ads, these cookies may be used to:

  • Show relevant ads based on your interests
  • Limit how many times you see the same ad
  • Measure ad campaign effectiveness

You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser or device settings.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Mixpanel
  • Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal
  • AI Services: Cloud AI providers for content generation
  • Social Media: If you share content to social platforms

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We do not control third-party cookies.

How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Opt-Out Tools

⚠️ Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without impacting core features.

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or years) or until manually deleted

The duration varies depending on the cookie type and purpose. Most cookies expire within 1-2 years.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions?

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

Email: privacy@mamastoria.com