Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective date: September 15, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Luce ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on luce.space ("Service").

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it.

2. Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.

• Authentication — Maintains your login session securely (Firebase Auth).
• Security — CSRF tokens and abuse prevention.

Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences to provide a better experience.

• Theme preference — Remembers your dark/light mode setting.
• Language — Remembers your selected language (English, Italian, Spanish).
• UI preferences — Gallery grid size and other display settings.

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how the Service is used so we can improve it.

• Usage analytics — Aggregated, anonymized data about page views and feature usage.

3. Cookies We Do NOT Use

• Advertising cookies — We do not serve ads and do not use any advertising or tracking cookies.
• Third-party tracking — We do not allow third-party advertisers to place cookies on our Service.
• Cross-site tracking — We do not track your activity across other websites.

4. Third-Party Cookies

The following third-party services may set cookies when you use the Service:

• Stripe — Sets cookies during the payment checkout flow for fraud prevention and payment processing. See Stripe's Cookie Policy.
• Google/Firebase — Sets cookies for authentication. See Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Payment Security

We want to be clear: we do not store any payment card information. When you enter payment details, you are interacting directly with Stripe's secure payment form. Your card number, CVV, and full billing details never touch our servers.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Service from functioning correctly.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@luce.space.