Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 6, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Congratz ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our services. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Essential cookies are required for our website to function properly. For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, functional), we will ask for your consent before setting them. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This information helps improve your browsing experience and allows the website to remember your preferences.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the service to work.
- Authentication Cookies: Remember your login status and session information
- Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute website traffic across servers
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 have added to our pages.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your language preferences and other settings
- Feature Cookies: Remember features you've used or preferences you've selected
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies are only set if you consent to their use.
- Usage Analytics: Track which pages are visited and how users navigate the site
- Performance Monitoring: Identify technical issues and improve site performance
Note: We currently do not use analytics cookies, but may implement them in the future with your consent.
3.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. They may be set by our advertising partners. These cookies are only set if you consent to their use.
- Advertising Cookies: Track your browsing habits to show relevant ads
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social media sharing and integration
Note: We currently do not use marketing cookies, but may implement them in the future with your consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements. These third parties may set their own cookies or similar technologies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies.
Third-party services we use that may set cookies include:
- Payment Processors: Stripe and other payment providers for secure payment processing
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics and other analytics tools to understand website usage
- GIF Services: Third-party GIF search services that provide GIF search functionality. When you search for GIFs, client-side API calls are made to these services, which may involve cookies or tracking technologies.
- Content Delivery Networks: Services that help deliver content quickly and efficiently
- Social Media Platforms: Integration with social media services for sharing features
5. How Long Do Cookies Last?
5.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while you navigate our website.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features.
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:
6.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us.
7. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use other browser storage technologies to enhance functionality and improve your experience:
- Local Storage: We use browser local storage to store information locally on your device, including:
- Guest session identifiers for users who create cards without accounts
- Draft card information and restoration data
- User interface preferences (such as dismissed banners)
- Card session mappings for guest checkout functionality
Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data or we remove it programmatically. This data is stored locally and is not transmitted to our servers except when necessary for service functionality.
These technologies work similarly to cookies and are subject to the same privacy considerations. You can manage or clear local storage data through your browser settings, similar to how you manage cookies.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: