We use minimal cookies to provide a secure and functional service.
We use very few cookies - only what's essential for security and functionality.
No tracking cookies - We don't track you across websites or build advertising profiles.
Essential only - Session management, CSRF protection, and rate limiting.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Secure Notes follows a privacy-first approach to cookies. We only use cookies that are absolutely necessary for the service to function securely. We do not use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Category | Duration | Necessary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains your session and enables CSRF protection | Session (deleted when browser closes) | ||
csrf_token |
Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session (deleted when browser closes) | ||
rate_limit |
Prevents abuse and ensures fair usage | 1 hour |
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as:
We currently do not use any functional cookies. If we introduce features that require them in the future, they will be optional and require your consent.
We do not use analytics cookies. We don't track your behavior, create user profiles, or analyze your usage patterns.
Secure Notes does not use third-party cookies. We don't integrate with:
We do load Bootstrap CSS and JavaScript from CDNs (jsdelivr.net), but these services do not set cookies through our website. Our Content Security Policy prevents unauthorized third-party scripts from running.
All cookies set by Secure Notes are configured with the highest security standards:
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent Secure Notes from functioning properly.
If you disable cookies, the following features will not work:
Secure Notes respects Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, since we don't track users anyway, enabling DNT won't change our behavior - we already don't track you!
Under GDPR, we only use cookies that are strictly necessary for the service to function. No consent is required for essential cookies that are technically necessary.
We do not sell personal information to third parties, and our minimal cookie usage does not constitute data selling under CCPA.
We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive by only using technically necessary cookies without requiring consent.
If we ever decide to use additional cookies, we will:
Session Configuration:
session.cookie_httponly = 1session.cookie_secure = 1session.cookie_samesite = 'Strict'session.use_strict_mode = 1You can inspect the cookies we set using your browser's developer tools:
If you have any questions about our cookie policy:
Email: privacy@securenotes.net
Website: https://securenotes.net
We believe in complete transparency. Here's what we commit to:
This cookie policy reflects our commitment to minimal data collection and maximum privacy protection. We only use what's absolutely necessary to keep your data secure.