Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 3, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website or use our application. They allow us to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. Some cookies are essential for the platform to function; others are optional and require your consent.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| gusana_admin_token | Strictly Necessary | Admin authentication session. Required for the admin panel to function. | 24 hours |
| __Host-next-auth.* | Strictly Necessary | Next.js authentication state management. | Session |
| csrf_token | Strictly Necessary | Cross-site request forgery protection. | Session |
| gusana_sid | Analytics (Optional) | Anonymised session identifier for aggregate traffic analytics. No personal data is stored. | 24 hours |
| locale | Functional | Remembers your preferred language setting. | 1 year |
3. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the platform to operate and cannot be disabled. They include session authentication tokens and security (CSRF) tokens. They do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary to maintain your session.
4. Analytics Cookies
We use privacy-first, self-hosted analytics to understand aggregate usage patterns. This collects anonymised, aggregated data only — it does not identify individual users and does not process special category data. You may opt out of analytics cookies at any time via our cookie preference centre or your browser settings.
5. We Do Not Use
- Third-party advertising or tracking cookies
- Behavioural profiling cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Fingerprinting technologies
Given the sensitive nature of mental health data, we deliberately minimise our use of third-party tracking technologies.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies through:
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
- Our cookie banner — shown on first visit, allowing acceptance or rejection of optional cookies.
- Opting out of analytics — contact us at privacy@gusana.me to opt out of aggregate analytics tracking.
Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent the platform from functioning correctly.
7. Changes to This Policy
We will update this Cookie Policy when we make changes to our use of cookies. Significant changes will be notified via in-app notice or email. Continued use of the platform after notification constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@gusana.me.