Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage to store information on your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
SyncWave uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language, theme, and audio preferences. They enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience. We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track you across websites.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor and improve the performance of our application, including load times and error tracking.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sw_session | Authentication session | Session |
| sw_token | Authentication token | 30 days |
| sw_theme | Theme preference | 1 year |
| sw_audio_prefs | Audio settings | 1 year |
| sw_cookie_consent | Cookie consent status | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Payment processors: Lemon Squeezy may set cookies during the checkout process
- Authentication providers: Google and GitHub may set cookies when you sign in with their services
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store:
- Project data and settings for offline access
- Audio engine configuration
- MIDI device mappings
- Editor preferences and workspace layouts
- Cached audio samples for performance
Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data or delete your account.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. You can also configure your browser to block cookies or warn you before a cookie is stored.
Our Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences for non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner or in your account settings.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of SyncWave may not work properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the basic functionality of the Service.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. SyncWave respects Do Not Track signals and does not track users who have enabled this feature.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@syncwave.app