Cookie Policy
- Last updated:
- Effective date:
- 5/8/26
- Version:
- 1.0
Cookie Policy
DearHim, Inc. Effective Date: 5/8/26 Last Updated: 5/8/26
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how DearHim, Inc. ("DearHim," "we," "us," or "our") uses them, and your choices regarding their use. This Policy supplements our Privacy Policy.
By using our Service (dearhim.ai, dearher.ai, dearus.ai, and our applications), you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, except where you opt out as described below. In the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions requiring affirmative consent, we obtain your consent through our cookie banner before placing non-essential cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website or use an app. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login state.
We also use similar technologies, including:
- Local storage and session storage: browser-based storage mechanisms that work like cookies but with more capacity.
- Pixels and web beacons: small graphic images embedded on pages or in emails to track engagement.
- Software development kit (SDK) trackers: code embedded in our mobile applications that track usage events.
We refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" in this Policy.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the Service to function. Cannot be disabled without breaking the Service.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
__session | Authentication session token | Session | Clerk |
__client_uat | Authentication state | 1 year | Clerk |
__stripe_mid | Fraud prevention | 1 year | Stripe |
__stripe_sid | Fraud prevention | 30 minutes | Stripe |
dearhim_csrf | CSRF token (form security) | Session | DearHim |
dearhim_referrer | Partner attribution (60-day window) | 60 days | DearHim |
Legal basis: Strictly necessary; no consent required under GDPR / ePrivacy.
2.2 Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
dearhim_theme | Theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year | DearHim |
dearhim_locale | Language preference | 1 year | DearHim |
dearhim_intimacy_setting | NSFW content opt-in state | 1 year | DearHim |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (US) / consent (EU/UK).
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how users interact with the Service so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
ph_* (PostHog) | Product analytics, feature engagement | 1 year | PostHog |
_vercel_analytics | Page performance, errors | 1 year | Vercel |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (US) / consent (EU/UK).
2.4 Advertising / Marketing Cookies
We use these to measure campaign effectiveness and to show relevant content. We do not sell data or share data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Conversion tracking from Meta ads | 90 days | Meta |
ttp_* | Conversion tracking from TikTok ads | 13 months | TikTok |
Legal basis: Consent (all jurisdictions). Disabled by default in EU/UK until consent is granted.
3. Your Cookie Choices
3.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Service, you will see a cookie consent banner. You may:
- Accept All: Allow all cookie categories.
- Reject Non-Essential: Allow only strictly necessary cookies.
- Customize: Choose which categories to allow.
You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on the Service.
3.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers let you refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when cookies are set. Refer to your browser's help documentation:
- Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may break parts of the Service.
3.3 Mobile Apps
In our mobile apps, you may opt out of analytics and advertising tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track (off)
- Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
3.4 Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor Global Privacy Control signals as a valid opt-out request for the sale or sharing of personal information and for non-essential analytics/advertising cookies.
3.5 Do Not Track
We do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals, as there is no industry-standard interpretation. We do honor GPC.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our Service uses third-party cookies from the providers listed in Section 2. These third parties may also use cookies for their own purposes consistent with their privacy policies. We do not control these cookies. Review the third party's privacy policy to understand their practices.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will post the updated Policy with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through the Service or via email.
6. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy:
- Email: privacy@dearhim.ai
- Subject line: "Cookie Policy Question"