How Hokusa uses cookies and similar technologies
2026/05/17
This Cookie Policy explains how Hokusa.app (“the Service”) uses cookies and similar technologies, including local storage and session storage. By using the Service, you consent to their use as described here (except strictly necessary cookies, which do not require consent), within the choices you make in our cookie banner.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember preferences, measure usage, and operate the Service securely.
Required for core functionality. Disabling them may prevent sign-in, checkout, or basic navigation.
| Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Session cookies (e.g. via Better Auth) |
| Security | CSRF protection, abuse prevention |
| Language | NEXT_LOCALE or similar locale cookies |
| Consent | Storing your cookie banner choice (local storage) |
| Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|
| Preferences | Light/dark theme, studio UI settings |
| Convenience | Options such as watermark removal preferences |
Used to understand traffic and feature usage. These load in production only when the corresponding environment variables are set, and may include:
Stripe and similar providers may set cookies during checkout for fraud prevention and payment processing. See their policies for details.
We do not intentionally deploy advertising targeting cookies at this time. Analytics, payment, and authentication providers may set cookies within the scope of their services.
On your first visit, you can accept cookies via the banner at the bottom of the screen. Strictly necessary cookies are used regardless of that choice.
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings:
Blocking cookies may affect sign-in, locale selection, and some analytics features.
We may update this Cookie Policy. Material changes will be posted on the Service. The effective date appears at the top of this page.
Questions about cookies: please use our contact page.