Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites work efficiently. At Kibikaku, we use cookies to understand how you interact with our platform, remember your preferences, and ensure a secure experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following essential and functional purposes:
Authentication: Keeping you logged into your account via Supabase.
Security: Protecting our service from bots and abuse via Cloudflare Turnstile.
Payments: Ensuring secure transactions and fraud prevention via Stripe.
Analytics: Understanding basic site performance via Google Tag Manager (GTM).
3. Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into the following types::
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for you to browse the site and use features like logging in and accessing your study dashboard. Without these, the service cannot be provided. (Providers: Supabase, Cloudflare).
Functional & Security Cookies: These are used to process payments securely, remember your subscription status, and prevent fraudulent activities. (Providers: Stripe, Cloudflare).
Performance Cookies (Basic): These collect anonymous data to help us understand how visitors interact with our landing page, allowing us to improve the user experience. (Provider: Google GTM).
4. Third-Party Services
To provide our SaaS, we rely on trusted partners who may set cookies on your device:
Supabase: Manages your session and secure access to your kanji study data and cards.
Stripe: Processes your monthly or annual subscription and maintains financial security during checkout.
Cloudflare: Uses the Turnstile widget to verify you are a human user, protecting the platform and your data from automated attacks.
5. Managing Your Preferences
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their options. You can choose to block or delete cookies; however, please note:
Blocking Essential Cookies: If you disable cookies for Supabase or Stripe, you will not be able to log in, access your flashcards, or complete a subscription.
Browser Settings: You can find instructions on how to manage cookies in your browser's "Help", "Tools", or "Edit" menu.
6. Consent
By creating an account on Kibikaku, you acknowledge and agree to our use of essential cookies necessary for the operation of the service and payment processing. For analytics, we use anonymized data to respect your privacy.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology, services, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: support@kibikaku.com.