Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. PLO Hero uses strictly necessary cookies to log you in and keep the Service secure, and — only with your consent — analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand how the site is used so we can improve it. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies, and we do not sell your data.
Strictly necessary cookies
These are always on — the Service cannot function without them, and they are exempt from consent requirements under EU/Swiss rules.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type / duration |
|---|---|---|
plo_sid |
Keeps you signed in to your account. Without it, you cannot use the app. | Strictly necessary · HTTP-only · expires after your session period |
oauth_state |
Protects the “Sign in with Google” flow against cross-site request forgery. | Strictly necessary · HTTP-only · ~10 minutes (only during Google sign-in) |
plo_consent |
Remembers your cookie choice so we don’t ask again on every visit. Stored in your browser’s local storage (not sent to advertisers). | Strictly necessary · first-party · until you change it |
| Stripe cookies | Set by Stripe on its own pages during checkout and subscription management, to process payments securely and prevent fraud. | Strictly necessary (third party) · see Stripe’s privacy policy |
Analytics cookies (optional — only with your consent)
If you accept analytics, we use Google Analytics 4 to measure traffic and how features are used (approximate location, device/browser, pages viewed and interactions). These cookies are set only after you opt in and are never loaded if you decline. Google Analytics 4 does not log full IP addresses. See Google’s privacy policy and cookie information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Type / duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes one visitor from another. | Analytics (optional, with consent) · third party · ~2 years |
_ga_<id> |
Google Analytics 4 — keeps session state for your visit. | Analytics (optional, with consent) · third party · ~2 years |
Consent & your choice
On your first visit we show a cookie banner. Strictly-necessary cookies are always on; analytics cookies load only if you choose “Accept”. If you decline, no analytics cookies are set and the site works exactly the same. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time using the Cookie settings link in the footer of any page. Your choice is stored in your browser and, if you are signed in, recorded on your account.
Managing cookies
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that if you block the
plo_sid session cookie, you will not be able to log in or use the app.
Changes
We will update this policy if our use of cookies changes, and revise the “Last updated” date above.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Email hello@plo-hero.com. See also our Privacy Policy.