Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 10, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site operators. EchoBoards uses cookies and similar local storage mechanisms to provide and improve the Service.

2. Cookies We Use

NamePurposeDuration

next-auth.session-tokenAuthenticates your session after signing in with GoogleSession / 30 days

next-auth.csrf-tokenProtects against cross-site request forgery attacksSession

next-auth.callback-urlStores the redirect URL during the sign-in flowSession

3. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your preferences. These are stored only on your device and are never sent to our servers:

KeyPurpose

echoboards-themeStores your light/dark theme preference

echoboards-layout-modeStores your board layout mode (Standard or Free Placement)

echoboards-last-milestone-*Remembers the last viewed milestone per project

4. Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking cookies. The only third-party service involved in authentication is Google OAuth, which may set its own cookies during the sign-in process according to Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will prevent you from signing in to EchoBoards, as session cookies are required for authentication. Clearing local storage will reset your theme and layout preferences to their defaults.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

7. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at support@echoboards.com.