Learn how DraftSEO.ai uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about you and your preferences. We also use similar technologies — browser local storage, web beacons, and pixel tags — which are covered by this policy.
The tables below list the cookies and similar technologies set on draftseo.ai, grouped by purpose. Durations are approximate and set by the relevant provider. Some cookies are only set once you sign in or start a checkout.
Required for the Service to work; these cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| authjs.session-token (production: __Secure-authjs.session-token) | Keeps you signed in (session JWT) | 30 days |
| authjs.csrf-token (__Host- in production) | CSRF protection for secure requests | Session |
| authjs.callback-url | Redirect handling after authentication | Session |
| authjs.state, authjs.pkce.code_verifier, authjs.nonce, oauth_intent | Security and routing while you sign in with Google | ~15 minutes |
| CMS / Search Console connect cookies (e.g. webflow_oauth_nonce, shopify_oauth_nonce, notion_oauth_nonce, blogger_oauth_nonce, hubspot_oauth_nonce, gsc_oauth_state, Facebook OAuth state) | CSRF protection while connecting a publishing platform or Search Console | ~15 minutes |
| _GRECAPTCHA (Google reCAPTCHA) | Bot and abuse protection on sign-up, sign-in, and the contact form | 6 months |
Remember your interface choices. Not required, but the app is easier to use with them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| draftseo-selected-site | Remembers your selected website in the site switcher | 1 year |
| draftseo-gsc-perf-range | Remembers your Search Console date-range choice | 1 year |
| draftseo-keywords-last-view | Remembers your last-open Keywords tab | 1 year |
| sidebar_state | Remembers whether the dashboard sidebar is open or collapsed | 7 days |
Used to credit affiliate referrals and to improve advertising measurement.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| ds_ref | Remembers which affiliate referred you, so we can credit them if you subscribe | 60 days |
| ds_ref_pending | Session-only marker used to record a single referral click | Session |
| ds_affiliate_intent | Remembers that you started an affiliate application before signing in | 7 days |
| _dseo_vid | First-party visitor ID used to improve Meta ad measurement | 1 year |
Help us understand how the site is used. Governed by your choices in our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Usage patterns and traffic analysis | 2 years |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | Usage analytics | 1 year |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Session grouping | 1 day |
| MUID, CLID, ANONCHK, SM, MR | Microsoft (set on clarity.ms) | Session recording and cross-site identification | Up to ~1 year |
| _cs_id, _cs_c, _cs_mk | ContentSquare | Session replay and heatmaps | ~13 months |
| _cs_s | ContentSquare | Session grouping | 30 minutes |
Used to measure advertising. Governed by your choices in our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel | Browser identification for ad measurement | 90 days |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel | Click tracking for ad measurement | 90 days |
Set only when you reach checkout; necessary to take payment and manage your subscription.
| Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Paddle (incl. ProfitWell / Retain and Datadog) | Checkout, subscription management, fraud prevention, and billing analytics | Session / varies |
We also keep a small amount of data in your browser's local storage, including:
You can manage cookies through:
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
EU/UK Users (GDPR / PECR): You can set your analytics and marketing cookie preferences using our cookie banner, and we honor the Global Privacy Control signal.
California Users (CCPA/CPRA):You can opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. Our advertising cookies (for example the Meta Pixel) may involve "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising; we honor the Global Privacy Control signal as an opt-out. We do not sell personal information for money.
Other Regions: We apply GDPR standards globally as our baseline privacy protection.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
For questions about cookies, contact us:
Email: support@draftseo.ai
Address: Kliment Paskalev Limited, 197B Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JH, United Kingdom