Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Free Invoice uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

At Free Invoice, we use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our service
• Provide personalized content

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including authentication and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our service
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices (language, theme, etc.)
• Targeting Cookies: May be set through our site by advertising partners (when enabled)

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function:

• Session Cookies: Maintain your login state and secure session
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and abuse
• CSRF Tokens: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us improve our service:

• Analytics Cookies: Track how users interact with our invoice generator
• Error Logging: Capture technical errors for debugging
• Performance Monitoring: Measure page load times and responsiveness

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience:

• Preference Cookies: Remember your theme (light/dark mode)
• Language Cookies: Store your language preference (English/Chinese)
• Template Selection: Remember your last used invoice template

Targeting Cookies

These may be used for marketing (when enabled):

• Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements
• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms

Note: Free Invoice does not use third-party advertising cookies by default.

Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google OAuth: For secure authentication
• GitHub OAuth: For secure authentication
• Stripe: For payment processing (when applicable)
• Cloudflare: For hosting and security

Managing Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

• View existing cookies
• Delete cookies from your device
• Block all or some cookies
• Set notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete essential cookies:

• You may not be able to log in to your account
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some features may not function properly
• Invoice data may not persist between sessions

Our Commitment

At Free Invoice, we are committed to:

• Transparency: Clearly explaining what cookies we use and why
• Minimal Collection: Only collecting necessary data
• User Control: Giving you control over your cookie preferences
• Security: Protecting your data with industry-standard practices

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our service features
• Updates to legal requirements
• Improvements to our cookie practices

We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Adding a "Last Updated" date
• Email notification for major changes

Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have the right to:

• Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
• Access: Request information about cookies we use
• Delete: Clear cookies from your browser
• Object: Opt-out of non-essential cookies

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us.

Last Updated: January 15, 2026