Cookie Policy | Straight Seduced

1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functionality.

We also use similar technologies including:

Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists until cleared (used for preferences and age verification)
Session Storage: Temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser tab (used for in-progress work)

2. Storage Technologies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies & Storage

Required for Website Operation

These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

Name	Type	Purpose	Retention
user-token	Cookie (HttpOnly)	User authentication	7 days
admin-session	Cookie (HttpOnly)	Admin authentication	24 hours
age-verified	Local Storage	Age verification status (required by law)	30 days

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for website operation and legal compliance with adult content laws

2.2 Functional Storage

Remember your preferences and improve your experience:

Name	Type	Purpose	Retention
studio-sidebar-open	Local Storage	UI sidebar preference	Until cleared
legal-disclaimer-dismissed	Local Storage	Remember if you dismissed the disclaimer banner	7 days
studio-wizard-session	Session Storage	Save your in-progress work (anonymous users)	Browser session

Note: Session storage is automatically cleared when you close your browser tab

2.3 Analytics & Performance

Help us understand how the website is used and improve it:

Name	Type	Purpose	Retention
Mixpanel device ID	Local Storage	Anonymous analytics to understand site usage	Until cleared
ss_view_session_id	Local Storage	Prevent view count manipulation	Until cleared
ab_test_*	Session Storage	A/B testing to improve features	Browser session

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in improving website performance and user experience

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Payment Processor	Payment processing (may set cookies during checkout)	Provided during checkout
Cloudflare	Security, DDoS protection, and content delivery (may set their own cookies)	Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Mixpanel	Anonymous analytics to understand how users interact with the site	Mixpanel Privacy Policy

4. Managing Your Preferences

How to Control Storage

You have several options for managing cookies and local storage:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies and local storage
Clear Site Data: Use your browser's "Clear site data" option for this website
Private/Incognito Mode: Use private browsing to avoid persistent storage

Browser-Specific Instructions

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 → Cookies

5. Impact of Disabling Storage

Important Notice

Disabling cookies and local storage may impact your experience:

Authentication Cookie: You will need to log in every time you visit
Age Verification: You will be asked to verify your age on every visit
In-Progress Work: Your studio work won't be saved between sessions (for anonymous users)
UI Preferences: Settings like sidebar state won't be remembered

6. Legal Basis for Storage Use

We use cookies and similar technologies based on the following legal grounds:

Legal Obligation: Age verification and compliance with adult content laws
Legitimate Interest: Website security, fraud prevention, and user experience improvements
Contractual Necessity: Authentication to provide the service you've requested

7. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

California Residents

Under the CCPA, you have the right to know about and control the use of your personal information.

Request information about data collection practices
Request deletion of your data

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

8. Data Retention Summary

Session Storage: Deleted when you close your browser tab
Authentication Cookie: 7 days (user) or 24 hours (admin)
Age Verification: 30 days
Disclaimer Dismissal: 7 days
Local Storage Preferences: Until manually cleared

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies or this policy:

Privacy Team

Email: admin@straightseduced.com

Subject: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"

We typically respond within 5 business days.

Privacy Compliance: This policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws. We are committed to transparent data practices while maintaining website functionality and legal compliance.