Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

FormWise uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our service. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.

Essential Cookies We Use:

  • Session Cookie (better-auth.session_token): Maintains your logged-in state
    Duration: Until you log out or browser closes • Type: First-party
  • CSRF Token (csrf_token): Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
    Duration: Session • Type: First-party
  • Cookie Consent (cookie_consent): Remembers your cookie preferences
    Duration: 1 year • Type: First-party

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use privacy-focused analytics.

Analytics Cookies We Use:

  • Analytics ID (_analytics_id): Tracks page views and user interactions
    Duration: 2 years • Type: First-party
  • Page Views (_page_views): Counts unique page views
    Duration: Session • Type: First-party

Note:We use privacy-focused analytics that don't track you across websites and don't collect personal data like IP addresses.

2.3 What We Don't Use

FormWise does NOT use:

  • Marketing Cookies: We don' track you for advertising purposes
  • Third-Party Tracking: No third-party cookies for cross-site tracking
  • Social Media Pixels: No Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, etc.
  • Retargeting Cookies: We don' follow you around the web

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To keep you logged in and secure your session
  • Security: To protect against unauthorized access and fraudulent activity
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and choices (theme, language, etc.)
  • Performance: To understand how the service is being used and identify areas for improvement
  • Analytics: To measure traffic and usage patterns (anonymously)

4. Third-Party Cookies

When you use social login (Google or GitHub), these providers may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies.

OAuth Provider Cookies:

Payment Processing:

Stripe may set cookies when processing payments. These are necessary for secure payment processing.

Learn more: Stripe Cookie Policy

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences using the preference panel at the top of this page. Your choices are saved and respected across all sessions.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how:

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to:

  • Log in to your FormWise account
  • Access your dashboard
  • Manage your API keys
  • Use authenticated features

Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use FormWise, but it will limit our ability to improve the service based on usage data.

6. Cookie Lifespan

Cookies can be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. We use session cookies for:

  • Authentication during your session
  • CSRF protection
  • Temporary preferences

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period. We use persistent cookies for:

  • Remembering your login ("Remember me" feature)
  • Storing your cookie preferences (1 year)
  • Analytics and usage tracking (2 years)

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we'll notify you via email or through a dashboard notification.

8. Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: hello@formwise.dev
  • Address: Lebbeke, Belgium
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