Cookie Policy & Tracking Infrastructure | SoapFactual

Cookie Policy

Tracking Infrastructure Protocol

Last Updated: February 23, 2026

This document details how SoapFactual deploys localized data packets (cookies) and similar tracking technologies to ensure the operational stability of our intelligence engine and preserve your diagnostic preferences.

Zero Advertising Tracking Guarantee

In alignment with our independent, zero-sponsor bias methodology, SoapFactual does not deploy third-party advertising cookies. We do not track your browsing habits across external sites to serve you targeted commercial ads.

The Cookie Spectrum: Our Minimalist Approach

The chart below provides a transparent comparison of our cookie usage versus a typical e-commerce website. Our platform is built to function without relying on invasive tracking technologies.

2. What We Use & Why

Category What It Does Why We Need It
Essential / Session Maintains your active login state and secures the connection. Required to grant you access to encrypted AM/PM routine logs without forcing you to log in on every page click.
Functional / Context Temporarily stores ingredient inputs in our Decoder tool. Prevents data loss during multi-step molecular analysis, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Analytical Telemetry Collects anonymized data on page load times and error rates. Helps our engineering team optimize database traffic and patch logical errors in the interface.

3. E-commerce & Transactional Cookies

4. Third-Party Analytical Tools

5. Preference Management & Control

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my scan data sold to third parties?

Absolutely not. Your ingredient scan history and routine templates are tied to your session cookies purely for your own utility. We do not sell user profiles or tracking data to data brokers or cosmetic manufacturers.

Can I disable all cookies on this site?

You can disable analytical tracking via our cookie banner or your browser settings. However, "Essential" cookies cannot be disabled, as the diagnostic tools and secure login infrastructure require them to function.

How long are these cookies stored?

We utilize both "Session" cookies (which are deleted the moment you close your browser) and "Persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period, usually 30 days, to remember your login state and visual preferences).

Still have questions?

Our research team is happy to help you understand the science behind our tracking infrastructure and how we protect your routine.

Contact Research Support