Cookie Policy
Effective date: 1 August 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They allow websites to recognise your device and maintain state (such as keeping you logged in). ATS Mate uses cookies strictly for functionality and security — never for advertising or third-party tracking.
2. Cookies We Set
| Name | Type | Purpose | HttpOnly | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| access_token | Essential | Short-lived JWT for authenticating API requests | Yes | 15 min |
| refresh_token | Essential | Long-lived token used to obtain a new access_token without re-entering credentials | Yes | 7 days |
| csrf_token | Security | Double-submit CSRF protection token. Read by JavaScript to set the X-CSRF-Token header on state-changing requests | No | Session |
All cookies above use Secure and SameSite=Lax attributes. They are set only when you log in or register.
3. Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include authentication tokens and CSRF protection. Without them, you cannot log in or use the service.
Performance / Analytics
ATS Mate currently does not use any third-party analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics). All usage analytics are collected server-side in anonymised, aggregate form. If we introduce analytics cookies in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.
Marketing / Advertising
We do not set any marketing or advertising cookies, nor do we allow third-party ad networks to place cookies on our site.
4. Third-Party Cookies
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Fraud prevention during payment checkout |
Stripe cookies are only set when you visit a payment page. See Stripe’s Cookie Policy.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using ATS Mate.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
6. Changes
We will update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies. Check the effective date at the top for the latest version.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email privacy@atsmate.app.