1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the service. PhantomRed uses cookies and browser local storage to provide core functionality.
2 Cookies We Use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pr_api_key | Essential | Stores your API key in localStorage for authenticated API calls | Until logout |
| pr_user | Essential | Stores your name and plan info for dashboard display | Until logout |
| sentry-sc | Functional | Sentry session replay and error tracking identifier | Session |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — page view tracking (if enabled) | 2 years |
3 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for PhantomRed to function. They store your authentication state (API key) and basic account information (name, plan) in your browser's localStorage. Without these, you cannot log in or use the dashboard.
These cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. By using PhantomRed, you consent to their use.
4 Analytics Cookies
PhantomRed may use anonymised analytics to understand how users interact with the platform. Analytics data is used solely to improve the product and is never sold or shared with advertisers. No personally identifiable information is included in analytics events.
5 Third-Party Services
PhantomRed uses the following third-party services that may set their own cookies or tracking identifiers:
- Sentry — error monitoring and session replay. See sentry.io/privacy
- Razorpay — payment processing. See razorpay.com/privacy
- Vercel — frontend hosting and edge analytics. See vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Railway — backend infrastructure. See railway.app/legal/privacy
PhredSec™ does not control third-party cookies and is not responsible for their policies.
6 Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all or specific cookies
- Set preferences for future cookies
Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging into PhantomRed. Browser-specific instructions:
7 Local Storage
PhantomRed primarily uses browser localStorage (not cookies) to store your session data including your API key and display name. localStorage data is never transmitted to third parties and is cleared when you log out or clear your browser storage. It is stored only on your device.
8 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email to registered users. Continued use of PhantomRed after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
9 Contact
For questions about our use of cookies or this policy:
- Email: support@phantomred.com
- Grievance Officer (India — DPDP Act 2023): Aditya Machiraju — grievance@phantomred.com
- Company: PhredSec™ (Trademark No: 14093540, Class 42)
- Jurisdiction: Hyderabad, Telangana, India