Last Updated: April 5, 2026
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit Knoww. They help us provide a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and understanding how you use our platform.
Cookies are small data files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to:
Cookies can be first-party (set by Knoww) or third-party (set by external services like analytics providers).
These cookies are essential for our platform to function. Without them, services you've requested (like logging in) cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session (expires on browser close) |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| auth_token | Authenticates your identity securely | 30 days (if "Remember Me" enabled) |
Can you disable these? No. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core functionality from working.
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| knoww_theme | Remembers your theme preference (dark/light/system) | 1 year |
| language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| reading_mode | Saves your preferred reading layout and font settings | 1 year |
Can you disable these? Yes. The platform will still work, but you'll need to reset preferences each visit.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Knoww by collecting anonymous usage data.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics: Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics: Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| knoww_analytics | Our internal analytics: Tracks feature usage and page views | 1 year |
Can you disable these? Yes. Analytics cookies can be disabled via browser settings or opt-out tools.
These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. We use minimal marketing cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| referral_source | Tracks how you found Knoww (for attribution) | 30 days |
| campaign_id | Associates visits with marketing campaigns | 30 days |
Can you disable these? Yes. These are optional and can be disabled without affecting core functionality.
We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
How to manage cookies by browser:
We respect Do Not Track signals. If your browser sends a DNT=1 header, we:
In addition to cookies, we may use:
If we launch a mobile app in the future, we may use:
You can control mobile tracking via device privacy settings.
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland:
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or regulations. When we make material changes:
If you have questions about our use of cookies or tracking technologies:
Quick Summary: We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use Knoww. You can disable non-essential cookies anytime via browser settings. We respect Do Not Track signals. Questions? Email privacy@knoww.co.