Status: Fully Compliant

Cookie & Local Storage Policy

The anim8 application uses client-side storage mechanisms, including browser cookies and HTML5 Local Storage, to manage session authentication, app configuration, and locally configured API integrations.

1. Cookies vs. Local Storage

While traditional cookies are occasionally exchanged for secure HTTP routing, the anim8 desktop, web, and mobile environments (delivered via Capacitor wrappers) primarily utilize HTML5 Local Storage. This technology provides enhanced client-side performance, lower network overhead, and secure on-device containment of user configurations.

2. Essential System Registries

These keys are strictly required to operate the basic functions of the social media simulation. Disabling local storage will prevent authentication, reset local configurations, and wipe unsaved sandbox progress.

Registry Key Operational Objective Lifespan
anim8_token Holds the secure JSON Web Token (JWT) identifying your authenticated session. Persistent (Until Logout)
current_universe References the active universe identifier you are currently executing. Persistent
theme Stores your structural theme preference (dark or light mode). Persistent
anim8_ai_language Determines the translation target language passed to the synthesis pipeline. Persistent
anim8_ai_provider Maintains your chosen active generation pipeline (Gemini, Groq, or OpenRouter). Persistent
anim8_ai_model Flags the specific model variation targeted within your selected pipeline. Persistent

3. Bring-Your-Own-Key (BYOK) Caching

If you configure private API credentials locally to bypass system-wide execution limits, your keys are stored inside local storage under keys such as anim8_gemini_key, anim8_groq_key, and anim8_openrouter_key. This data remains on your physical hardware unless you explicitly select the options to synchronize your configuration to our cloud databases, in which case it is encrypted using AES-256-CBC prior to dispatch.

4. Third-Party Web Views and Analytics

We do not embed third-party advertising cookies or behavioral profiling brokers. Subscription tokens, Google Play Store, and Apple App Store in-app transaction states are processed locally on-device through safe platform integrations, such as the RevenueCat Capacitor plugin, which may manage distinct operational values locally.

5. Clearing Local Registries

You can clear all stored parameters at any time by executing a "Log Out" within the main menu or by wiping your browser cache or mobile app storage settings. This will immediately destroy all local authentication tokens, active keys, and session parameters.

6. Inquiries

For deep technical questions regarding our on-device storage design, contact our engineering team at [email protected].