Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser on your device when you visit a website. They allow us to keep your session alive, remember your preferences, and ensure platform security.
Cookies We Use
This website uses only strictly necessary cookies. We do not use tracking, analytics, or marketing cookies.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
session |
Essential | Authentication session cookie — keeps you logged in during the session | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
session (persistent) |
Functional | Persistent session cookie — only set when "Remember Me" is checked | 30 days |
remember_token |
Functional | "Remember Me" cookie — keeps you logged in after closing the browser | 30 days |
csrf_token |
Essential | Security token preventing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks | Session |
session (lang) |
Functional | Language preference — stores your chosen display language (e.g. English, Spanish, German) inside the session cookie | Session |
Third-Party Cookies (Stripe)
When you enter payment information in the billing section, you are interacting with a secure payment form provided by Stripe, Inc. Stripe may set its own cookies and local storage entries on your device to detect payment fraud and process the transaction. These cookies are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy. HealthTracker has no access to cookies set by Stripe and never receives or stores your full payment card details.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling necessary cookies may limit the functionality of this website — in particular, login is not possible without the session cookie.
Legal Basis
The use of necessary cookies is based on GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) (contract performance) and §25(2)(2) TTDSG. Functional cookies (e.g. "Remember Me") are set only with your consent under GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) and §25(1) TTDSG — by actively checking the corresponding option at login.