This Cookie Policy explains how eCard Inc. ("eCard", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our Services. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide reporting information to site owners. Cookies set by the website owner (eCard) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by third parties are called "third-party cookies".
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Services to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
next-auth.session-token | Keeps you logged in to your eCard account | Session / 30 days |
next-auth.csrf-token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
__stripe_mid | Fraud detection for Stripe payments | 1 year |
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the Services so we can improve them.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
ph_* | PostHog | Product analytics and feature flags | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These enhance usability by remembering your preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ecard_lang | Stores your language preference (EN / NP) | 1 year |
ecard_theme | Stores your preferred UI theme | 1 year |
Marketing Cookies
We currently do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.
3. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
- Local Storage / Session Storage: browser-based storage for UI state (e.g., which tab is active).
- Pixel tags / web beacons: small images embedded in emails to confirm delivery and open rates.
- Device fingerprinting: limited use for fraud detection, never for advertising.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we embed (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube embeds) may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third party's privacy policy for details.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage or withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time:
- Cookie banner: when you first visit, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings menu. Note that blocking necessary cookies may impair the functionality of the Services.
- Opt-out links:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Because there is no consistent industry standard for DNT, we do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will revisit this position as standards emerge.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top will indicate when changes were made.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
eCard Inc.
Kathmandu, Nepal
privacy@ecard.com