cookies.
last updated · 5 June 2026
A cookie is a small file a website stores on your device. We use a few to keep you signed in and the service secure, and — on the free plan only — to show ads. Here's the full list and how to control them.
Essential cookies
These are required for Filey to work. They keep you logged in, protect your session, and remember basic preferences. Because they're strictly necessary, they don't require consent — but you can still block them in your browser (the service may stop working if you do).
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication / session | Keeps you signed in and secures your session (set by Supabase auth). | First-party | Session / up to ~1 year |
| Security & rate-limiting | Helps us detect abuse and protect the service. | First-party | Session / short-lived |
| Preferences | Remembers choices such as light/dark theme. | First-party | Up to 1 year |
Advertising cookies (free plan)
On the free plan we show a single ad unit via Google AdSense, which sets its own cookies to serve and measure ads. We set these only with your consent. Upgrading to Plus removes ads — and these cookies — everywhere.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Serves and measures ads on free-plan pages. Set by Google; may be used for ad personalisation depending on your consent. | Third-party | Up to ~2 years |
Learn how Google uses cookies in advertising at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
What we don't use
We don't use cross-site tracking pixels in our newsletter, and we don't sell data gathered from cookies. Our own usage analytics are aggregate and don't profile you individually.
Controlling cookies
- Consent banner — where shown, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies, and change your choice later.
- Browser settings — every major browser lets you block or delete cookies. See aboutcookies.org for step-by-step guides.
- Go ad-free — upgrade to Plus to remove advertising cookies entirely.
More information
Cookies that involve personal data are also covered by our Privacy & Terms. Questions about this policy: [email protected].