Hook Inspo
Last Updated: November 1, 2025
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Hook Inspo (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at hookinspo.com and use our Hookify platform (collectively, the “Service”).
2. WHY WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Service
- Improve our Service and user experience
- Provide security features
- Comply with legal requirements
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
auth_token | JWT authentication token to keep you logged in | 1 hour | Hook Inspo |
refresh_token | Allows session renewal without re-login | 30 days | Hook Inspo |
csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Hook Inspo |
session_id | Identifies your browsing session | Session | Hook Inspo |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Hook Inspo |
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you (Terms of Service).
3.2 FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
user_preferences | Stores UI settings (theme, language, layout) | 1 year | Hook Inspo |
language | Remembers your preferred language | 1 year | Hook Inspo |
dashboard_layout | Saves your dashboard configuration | 1 year | Hook Inspo |
notification_settings | Stores notification preferences | 1 year | Hook Inspo |
Legal Basis: Your consent (can be withdrawn at any time).
3.3 ANALYTICS COOKIES
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Google Analytics (if implemented)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
_gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | |
_gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
What Google Analytics collects:
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and device information
- Geographic location (city-level)
- Referral source
Data sharing: Google may combine data from their services. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
Opt-out: You can opt out using Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Legal Basis: Your consent (can be withdrawn at any time).
3.4 MARKETING COOKIES (Currently Not Used)
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we decide to use them in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent before setting such cookies.
4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies or the data they collect.
Current Third-Party Services:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Fraud detection and payment security
- Cookies: Various, managed by Stripe
- Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
- Your control: Cannot be disabled for payment processing
Paddle (Alternative Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Subscription billing and payment processing
- Cookies: Various, managed by Paddle
- Privacy Policy: https://www.paddle.com/legal/privacy
- Your control: Cannot be disabled for payment processing
PayPal (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Cookies: Various, managed by PayPal, including:
LANG– Language preferencensid– Session identifierts_c– Fraud prevention and securitycookie_check– Verify cookie functionalityx-pp-s– Session security token- Additional cookies for authentication and payment processing
- Duration: Varies by cookie (session to 2 years)
- Privacy Policy: https://www.paypal.com/privacy
- Your control: Cannot be disabled when using PayPal as payment method
- Data collected: Payment transaction data, device information, fraud signals
- Note: PayPal cookies are only set when you choose PayPal as your payment method
Anthropic Claude API
- Purpose: AI-powered hook generation
- Cookies: None (API calls only, no cookies set)
- Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
Note: Third-party cookies are subject to the respective third party’s privacy policy, not ours.
5. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
5.1 Our Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Click the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website
- Adjust your preferences in your Account Settings
- Use the cookie banner that appears on your first visit
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from using the Service.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
Google Chrome:
- Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred option
Mozilla Firefox:
- Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Choose your preferred option
Safari:
- Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Choose your preferred option
Microsoft Edge:
- Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Choose your preferred option
Important: Blocking all cookies may prevent websites from functioning properly.
5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers support a “Do Not Track” signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, so our Service does not respond to DNT browser settings.
However, you can still control cookies using the methods described above.
6. MOBILE DEVICES
If you access our Service through a mobile app (iOS/Android), we may use mobile identifiers instead of cookies. These work similarly and can be managed through your device settings:
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track (disable)
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
7. COOKIE LIFESPAN
Cookies have different lifespans:
Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Example:
csrf_token,session_id
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- Example:
auth_token(1 hour),user_preferences(1 year)
8. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- The cookies we use
- Legal requirements
- Our business practices
When we make changes:
- We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top
- Significant changes will be notified via email or notice on the Service
- Continued use after changes indicates acceptance
Check regularly: We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
9. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COOKIES
To learn more about cookies and how they work:
10. CONTACT US
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@hookinspo.com
Subject Line: “Cookie Policy Inquiry”
Website: https://www.hookinspo.com
You can also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about how we process your data.
11. COOKIE AUDIT LOG
We maintain a record of all cookies used on our Service:
Last Cookie Audit: November 1, 2025
Next Scheduled Audit: February 1, 2026
If you discover a cookie not listed in this policy, please report it to privacy@hookinspo.com.