Last updated: March 21, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how MekongTunnel ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and dashboard at mekongtunnel.dev.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better experience. We also use browser localStorage and sessionStorage for some features.
Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session | Keeps you logged in after authentication | Session / 30 days (if "remember me") |
csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
theme | Remembers your light/dark theme preference | 1 year |
locale | Remembers your language preference (en/km) | 1 year |
Functional
These cookies improve your experience but are not strictly required.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
dashboard_sidebar | Remembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state | 1 year |
docs_last_visited | Remembers the last docs page you visited | 30 days |
Analytics (Optional)
We use privacy-friendly, self-hosted analytics that do not track you across sites and do not use cookies. No third-party analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) are set.
If we add analytics in the future, we will update this policy and request consent.
What We Do NOT Use
- No advertising or tracking cookies
- No third-party behavioral profiling cookies
- No fingerprinting or cross-site tracking
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services used by MekongTunnel may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Their Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | DDoS protection, bot detection (__cf_bm, cf_clearance) | Cloudflare Privacy (opens in a new tab) |
| Stripe | Payment processing (on /pricing and billing pages) | Stripe Privacy (opens in a new tab) |
| GitHub OAuth | Sign-in with GitHub | GitHub Privacy (opens in a new tab) |
| Google OAuth | Sign-in with Google | Google Privacy (opens in a new tab) |
These cookies are only set when you interact with those specific features.
localStorage and sessionStorage
We use browser storage (not cookies) for:
mekong_theme— active theme (dark/light)mekong_locale— selected languagemekong_sidebar_open— admin/dashboard sidebar state
This data never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies (like session) will prevent you from logging in to the dashboard.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features. The "Last updated" date will reflect any changes.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email ing@mekongtunnel.dev or see our Privacy Policy.