Cookies Policy
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files set by a website in your browser. Most sites also use localStorage, a related browser storage API, for similar purposes. This page describes what DoctorSpeak stores in your browser and on third-party sites that support it.
Session cookies (localStorage)
DoctorSpeak stores an anonymous session identifier in your browser's localStorage under the key ds_session. It is generated by your browser on first visit, never tied to your name or email, and used to correlate page views and analytics events within a single visit. It is not a real HTTP cookie — only a localStorage value — but for transparency we list it here alongside cookies.
Analytics cookies — PostHog
If you have opted in to analytics, PostHog may set first-party cookies (ph_* cookie identifiers) to record page views and events. PostHog is loaded client-side from PostHog's canonical host. The PostHog server key is controlled by the POSTHOG_API_KEY environment variable and is never configured with personally identifying data. If you have not opted in, PostHog cookies are not set.
Third-party services
- Stripe — payment processing for Pro subscriptions. DoctorSpeak's legal pages do not set Stripe cookies; the payment flow is handled entirely via Stripe Checkout, which may set its own cookies on
checkout.stripe.com. - PostHog — see the analytics section above.
- Render — DoctorSpeak is hosted on Render. Render's load balancer may set standard routing cookies required to deliver the site.
Your choices
You can control cookies and localStorage through your browser at any time:
- Clear localStorage — your browser's developer tools or privacy settings let you view and delete site data, including the
ds_sessionvalue. - Block PostHog — use your browser's Do-Not-Track setting, an ad-blocker, or PostHog's own opt-out to prevent PostHog cookies from being set.
- Block all cookies — your browser's privacy settings allow you to reject all cookies by default. Declining analytics cookies or localStorage does not affect your access to DoctorSpeak.
Contact
For any question about these cookies, email arosh9@gmail.com. See also our Privacy Policy.