Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 28, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Browser Storage

LingSwap uses minimal browser storage to enhance your experience. We believe in transparency, so here's exactly what we store:

Essential Storage

Theme Preference (localStorage)

  • Purpose: Remembers whether you prefer light or dark mode
  • Data stored: Your theme choice ("light" or "dark")
  • Duration: Persists until you clear your browser data
  • Why it's essential: Prevents the page from flashing between themes when you reload

Third-Party Services

Google Fonts

  • Purpose: Loads the Inter and Nunito fonts used on our website
  • Provider: Google LLC
  • Potential cookies: Google may set cookies to optimize font delivery
  • Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

What We Don't Use

We want to be clear about what we don't do:

  • We don't use analytics or tracking cookies
  • We don't use advertising cookies
  • We don't sell or share your data with third parties
  • We don't track your browsing behavior across other websites

Managing Your Preferences

You have full control over the data stored in your browser:

Clear Theme Preference

To clear your theme preference, open your browser's developer tools (F12) and run:

localStorage.removeItem('theme')

Clear All Browser Data

Most browsers allow you to clear cookies and site data:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Future Updates

If we add analytics or other tracking in the future, we will:

  • Update this Cookie Policy with clear information
  • Provide an option to opt-out of non-essential cookies
  • Only use privacy-respecting analytics services

Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@lingswap.com

Your Privacy Matters

At LingSwap, we're committed to transparency. We only store what's necessary to provide you with a great experience, and we'll always be upfront about any changes.