Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 27, 2026
About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Sprout Saver uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website and use our services. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until deleted) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser). First-party cookies are set by the website you're visiting, while third-party cookies are set by other services.
How We Use Cookies
Sprout Saver uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __session | User authentication | Session |
| money-app-storage | Theme preferences, user settings | Persistent |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization but are not essential.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| selected_child | Remember selected child profile | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session data | 2 years |
Note: Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent via our cookie banner. Analytics data is anonymized and never includes personally identifiable information. Analytics cookies are never loaded on child-facing pages, regardless of consent.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication and database services.Firebase Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Payment processing (for Pro subscriptions).Stripe Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics.Google Privacy Policy
Legal Basis & Privacy Signals
Our legal basis under GDPR for each cookie category:
- Essential cookies — legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) and necessity of performing the service contract (Art. 6(1)(b)). No prior consent required.
- Functional (preference) cookies — legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)). Set only when you actively change a preference.
- Analytics cookies — consent (Art. 6(1)(a)). Only set after you click Accept in our cookie banner. Never loaded on child-facing pages.
Privacy Signals: GPC and DNT
Global Privacy Control (GPC) — We honor the GPC browser signal as a valid CCPA/CPRA opt-out of sale and sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising. Because we do not sell or share personal information in the first place, turning on GPC has no additional practical effect, but we respect the signal and record it.
Do Not Track (DNT) — The DNT header is deprecated and is not supported consistently across browsers. We do not rely on DNT; we rely on our consent banner and the GPC signal. You can decline analytics cookies at any time via the banner, and that choice is stored in your browser.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your analytics preference at any time. The easiest way is via our consent banner, which appears at the bottom of the page the first time you visit and can be re-opened from your account settings. Declining analytics removes any Google Analytics cookies already set.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies (this may affect website functionality)
- Delete existing cookies
- Allow cookies from specific websites
- Browse in private/incognito mode
For more information about managing cookies in your browser (links verified as of March 27, 2026; browsers occasionally move their help pages — if one is broken, search for "manage cookies" in the browser's settings or support site):
Children and Cookies
We take special care regarding cookies and children under 13. In accordance with ourCOPPA Compliancepolicy:
- We only use essential cookies for child accounts
- We do not use analytics or advertising cookies on child-facing pages
- Child accounts do not receive personalized advertising
- Parents can manage cookie preferences for their child's account
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: support@sproutsaver.com
- Contact Form: sproutsaver.com/contact