Last Updated: [November 2, 2025]
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better user experience.
PhoneTea uses cookies and similar technologies when you access our web application. Here's what you need to know:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id |
Maintains your login session | Session | First-party |
csrf_token |
Security protection against attacks | Session | First-party |
auth_token |
Keeps you logged in | 30 days | First-party |
You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the service to work.
We use Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with our service:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
_gid |
Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
_gat |
Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party (Google) |
Purpose: Help us improve the app, understand usage patterns, and identify technical issues.
If you use the free version, Google AdMob (for mobile apps) and Google AdSense (for the web version) place advertising cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE |
Ad targeting and measurement | 13 months | Third-party (Google) |
DSID |
Ad preferences | 14 days | Third-party (Google) |
__gads |
Ad frequency capping | 13 months | Third-party (Google) |
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE |
Ad targeting and measurement | 13 months | Third-party (Google) |
DSID |
Ad preferences | 14 days | Third-party (Google) |
ANID |
Ad delivery and frequency | 13 months | Third-party (Google AdSense) |
Purpose: Show relevant ads and measure ad performance.
Opt-Out Options:
Help us monitor and improve website performance:
| Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Page load monitoring | Firebase Performance | 24 hours |
| Error tracking | Firebase Crashlytics | Session |
We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies:
Each of these services has its own cookie policy:
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:
Local storage persists until you clear your browser data or log out.
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome:
Firefox:
Safari:
Edge:
When you first visit PhoneTea on the web, we'll show a cookie consent banner. You can:
We do not use:
If you disable cookies, you may experience:
Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you want to use the service.
Our iOS and Android apps do not use traditional cookies. Instead, they use:
Refer to our Privacy Policy for details on mobile data collection.
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
Last Updated: [November 2, 2025]
Check this page regularly for updates. The date at the top shows the last modification.
Questions about our use of cookies?
Email: phonetea.app@gmail.com Website: https://phonetea.com/cookies
By using PhoneTea on the web and clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can withdraw consent at any time by changing your cookie settings or contacting us.
Remember: Premium users enjoy an ad-free experience with no advertising cookies!
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