Cookies Policy

Last updated: August 6, 2025

What Are Cookies? (The Simple Version)

• Cookies are tiny files that help websites remember you

• We use them to keep you signed in and make the app work properly

• We don't use tracking cookies for ads or selling your data

• You can control cookies in your browser settings

• Some cookies are essential - the app won't work without them

How We Use Cookies

gJanitor uses cookies and similar technologies to make our service work properly and provide you with a better experience. Here's exactly what we use and why:

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for our service to function. Without them, gJanitor simply won't work:

🔐 Authentication Cookies

  • Purpose: Keep you signed in to your gJanitor account
  • Duration: Until you sign out or the session expires
  • Data stored: Session token (no personal information)

🛡️ Security Cookies

  • Purpose: Protect against security threats and validate requests
  • Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close the browser)
  • Data stored: CSRF tokens and security validation data

⚙️ Functional Cookies

  • Purpose: Remember your preferences and app state
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Data stored: Language preferences, UI settings, analysis preferences

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use minimal analytics to understand how people use gJanitor so we can make it better:

📊 Usage Analytics

  • Purpose: Understand which features are most helpful
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Data stored: Page views, feature usage, error rates (anonymized)
  • Provider: Google Analytics (privacy-focused setup)

Note: We've configured analytics to respect your privacy - IP addresses are anonymized and we don't track you across other websites.

What We DON'T Use

To be completely transparent, here's what we explicitly don't do:

  • No advertising cookies - We don't show ads or track you for marketing
  • No social media tracking - No Facebook pixels, Twitter tracking, etc.
  • No cross-site tracking - We don't follow you around the internet
  • No data selling - We never sell or share your cookie data with third parties
  • No fingerprinting - We don't try to identify you through device characteristics

Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over cookies. Here's how to manage them:

🌐 Browser Settings

You can control cookies in your browser:

  • Block all cookies (may break functionality)
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for future cookies

🎛️ Our Controls

Within gJanitor, you can:

  • Sign out to clear session cookies
  • Reset preferences in settings
  • Contact us to delete your data

Important: If you block essential cookies, gJanitor won't work properly. You won't be able to sign in or use our Gmail analysis features.

Third-Party Services

We work with a few trusted partners who may also use cookies:

Google (Authentication & APIs)

Required for Gmail access and sign-in

Stripe (Payments)

Secure payment processing for cleanup services

Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. When we do:

  • We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • If there are significant changes, we'll notify you in the app
  • Continued use of gJanitor means you accept any updates

Your Rights

Under privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, you have rights regarding cookies:

  • Right to information: Know what cookies we use (this page!)
  • Right to control: Manage your cookie preferences
  • Right to deletion: Delete your data and cookies
  • Right to withdraw consent: Change your mind about optional cookies

Questions About Cookies?

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

  • Email: privacy@gjanitor.com
  • Or use the contact form in our app

We're committed to transparency and will happily explain anything that's not clear.

Summary

We use cookies responsibly to make gJanitor work properly and improve your experience. We don't track you for ads or sell your data. You're always in control.