Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 4, 2026
This policy explains how tapioca uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).
Why we use cookies
- Authentication: Keep you signed in as you navigate
- Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery
- Preferences: Remember your settings (theme, language)
- Analytics: Understand how visitors use our site to improve it
Cookies we use
Essential Cookies
RequiredRequired for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | User authentication session | Session / 30 days | tapioca |
| csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session | tapioca |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | tapioca |
Functional Cookies
OptionalEnable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your preferred color theme | 1 year | tapioca |
| language | Stores your preferred language | 1 year | tapioca |
| sidebar_state | Remembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state | 1 year | tapioca |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalHelp us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pk_id.* | Matomo visitor ID for analytics | 13 months | Matomo (self-hosted) |
| _pk_ses.* | Matomo session tracking | 30 minutes | Matomo (self-hosted) |
Third-party cookies
We minimize the use of third-party cookies. Our analytics are self-hosted using Matomo, which means your data stays on our servers and is not shared with external analytics providers.
If you use features that integrate with external services (like GitHub or GitLab), those services may set their own cookies according to their policies.
Managing your cookie preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose which optional cookies to accept.
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of tapioca.
Do Not Track
We respect the "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser setting. If you have DNT enabled, we will not set analytics cookies and will minimize tracking to only essential functionality.
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].