Cookie Policy

PurpleScan values your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how we use cookies on our website. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how they help us provide our services.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Our use of cookies

PurpleScan uses minimal cookies to ensure our service works properly. We only use essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of our website.

Cookies we use

Essential Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
prplscan_auth PHP session identifier used for authentication. This cookie is only set when you log in, subscribe, or perform actions that require maintaining your session. Session (expires when you close your browser)
prplscan_remember_me Optional cookie that keeps you logged in across browser sessions. Only set if you check "Remember me" when logging in. 1 week

Third-Party Cookies (Cloudflare Turnstile)

We use Cloudflare Turnstile for CAPTCHA verification to protect our forms from automated abuse. Cloudflare may set the following cookies:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cf_clearance Proves that you've passed the CAPTCHA challenge and allows you to access protected forms. 30 minutes

For more information about Cloudflare's privacy practices, please visit Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

Note: We do not use any tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies. All cookies are strictly necessary for security and functionality.

When are cookies set?

PurpleScan cookies:

  • prplscan_auth is set when you log in, subscribe, or perform actions requiring authentication
  • prplscan_remember_me is only set if you check "Remember me" during login

Cloudflare cookies:

  • cf_clearance is set when you complete a CAPTCHA challenge on forms

If you're just browsing our public pages without interacting with forms or logging in, no cookies are set.

Managing cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Please note:

Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@prplscan.com.