We believe you shouldn't need a law degree to understand how a website uses cookies. Here's exactly what we use, why we use it, and how to control it.
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
Most platforms bombard you with hundreds of third-party tracking cookies before you've even read their policy. RayShare SEO takes the opposite approach.
We built RayShare SEO to grow your social presence, not to build a shadow profile of your browsing habits.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Makes the website work | Keeping you logged in |
| Functional | Remembers your preferences | Language selection |
| Analytics | Measures website performance | Page view counts |
| Advertising | Tracks you across sites | Ad retargeting |
RayShare SEO uses ONLY Essential and a minimal set of Functional cookies. That's it.
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled in our system.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
rayshare_session |
Maintains your login session while using the Platform | Session (deleted when you close your browser) | First-Party |
csrf_token |
Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks, keeping your account secure | Session | First-Party |
auth_token |
Remembers your authenticated status across page loads | 24 hours | First-Party |
order_flow |
Maintains your order progress during checkout | 1 hour | First-Party |
These cookies enhance your experience but are not required. You can opt out anytime.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
theme_preference |
Remembers if you selected dark or light mode for the dashboard | 12 months | First-Party |
dashboard_layout |
Saves your preferred dashboard widget arrangement | 12 months | First-Party |
language |
Remembers your preferred language setting | 12 months | First-Party |
onboarding_complete |
Tracks if you've completed the welcome tutorial | Until account deletion | First-Party |
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie preference choices | 12 months | First-Party |
We use Plausible Analytics, which does NOT use cookies at all. It generates anonymous, aggregated statistics without tracking individual users.
RayShare SEO will never deploy the following:
| Cookie / Tracker Type | Why We Reject It |
|---|---|
| Facebook/Meta Pixel | Tracks users across the web for ad targeting |
| TikTok Pixel | Feeds behavioral data to TikTok's ad network |
| Google Analytics (Universal) | Collects IP addresses and cross-site data |
| Google Ads Remarketing | Follows you around the web with ads |
| Hotjar / FullStory | Session recording without meaningful consent |
| Fingerprinting Scripts | Identifies users without cookies |
| Social Media Share Buttons | Embedded buttons that track before you click |
| Third-Party Ad Networks | Any cookie from a domain we don't own |
If a cookie isn't listed in the "Cookies We Use" section above, we don't use it. Period.
Visit Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
Every major browser allows you to manage cookies:
| Browser | Settings Location |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brave | Settings → Shields → Cookie blocking |
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals. If your browser sends a DNT request:
A few essential services we rely on may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Their Cookie Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing security | Stripe Cookie Policy |
| Cloudflare | DDoS protection and CDN delivery | Cloudflare Cookie Policy |
These cookies are classified as essential because the Platform cannot function securely without them. Stripe and Cloudflare are contractually prohibited from using this data for any purpose beyond service delivery.
| Duration Type | Lifespan | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Session | Deleted when you close your browser | Login state, security tokens |
| 1 Hour | Expires 60 minutes after setting | Checkout flow continuity |
| 24 Hours | Expires after one day | Authentication persistence |
| 12 Months | Expires after one year | Preferences and settings |
| Until Deletion | Remains until account is deleted | Onboarding progress tracking |
You can manually delete all RayShare SEO cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Global standards. Local requirements.
We check so you don't have to. RayShare SEO conducts quarterly cookie audits to ensure:
April 15, 2026 — Fully Compliant
July 15, 2026
You'll always know what's changed. When we update our Cookie Policy:
Straight answers to common questions.
A: No. We have zero third-party tracking cookies. Your activity on RayShare SEO stays on RayShare SEO.
A: Essential session cookies are required for login and security. Without them, the Platform cannot function. You can disable Functional cookies without affecting core service.
A: Yes. When your browser sends a DNT signal, we automatically disable all Functional cookies and analytics.
A: You'll be logged out and preferences will reset to defaults. Log back in and reconfigure your settings if desired.
A: No. We use privacy-safe, static embeds that don't load third-party tracking scripts.
A: Stripe sets essential security cookies only during the checkout process. These cookies are required for PCI-DSS compliance and secure payment processing.
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Privacy Team | privacy@raysharelly.com |
| Data Protection Officer | dpo@raysharelly.com |
| Cookie-Specific Inquiries | cookies@raysharelly.com |
| Response Time | Within 48 hours |
| Support Hours | 24/7/365 |
Manage your preferences now.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on May 1, 2026. It is effective immediately for all users and replaces all previous versions.