Cookie Policy
How PaperThread uses cookies and similar technologies, and the choices available to you.
1.Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how PaperThread Ltd trading as PaperThread uses cookies and similar technologies when individuals visit the PaperThread website or use related online services.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with the PaperThread Privacy Policy, which explains how PaperThread collects, uses and protects personal data.
2.Who We Are
PaperThread is operated by PaperThread Ltd, incorporated in England and Wales.
- Company number: 17372021
- Registered office: Plumm Ltd., Uncommon Fulham, 126 New Kings Road, London, Greater London, England, SW6 4LZ
- Privacy contact: dpo@paperthread.ai
3.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on a device when visiting a website. PaperThread may also use similar technologies, including local storage, pixels or other technologies that store or access information on a device.
4.How PaperThread Uses Cookies
PaperThread uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure and improve its website and services.
4.1Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies are required for the operation of the website or services. They may be used for purposes including:
- authentication and account access;
- session management;
- security controls;
- fraud and misuse prevention;
- maintaining service functionality.
These cookies may be used without consent where permitted by applicable law because they are necessary to provide requested services.
4.2Preference Cookies
Preference cookies may be used to remember choices and settings, such as user preferences or configuration choices.
4.3Analytics Cookies
PaperThread does not currently use analytics cookies.
Analytics providers (if introduced in future): None. PaperThread does not currently use analytics cookies and has not appointed an analytics cookie provider.
4.4Marketing and Advertising Cookies
PaperThread does not currently use advertising, retargeting or behavioural advertising cookies.
PaperThread does not sell personal data or use cookies for cross-context behavioural advertising.
5.Cookie Inventory
The following table lists first-party cookies and similar technologies currently used by the PaperThread application.
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pt_session | PaperThread | Authentication and session management for account access | Strictly Necessary | 7 days |
| pt_oauth_state | PaperThread | OAuth sign-in state and CSRF protection during Google/Microsoft authentication | Strictly Necessary | 10 minutes |
| pt_oauth_popup | PaperThread | Supports popup-based OAuth sign-in completion | Strictly Necessary | Session / short-lived |
| sidebar_state | PaperThread | Remembers sidebar expanded or collapsed preference | Preference | 7 days |
| paperthread.theme (local storage) | PaperThread | Remembers light/dark theme preference | Preference | Persistent until cleared |
6.Third-Party Technologies
PaperThread may use third-party services that support functionality such as authentication, infrastructure, payments, AI functionality or integrations.
Third-party providers may use their own technologies and are responsible for their own privacy practices and policies.
7.Cookie Consent
Where required by applicable law, PaperThread will request consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.
Individuals may change or withdraw their cookie preferences through available cookie controls.
8.Managing Cookies
Individuals can manage cookies through the PaperThread cookie preference tools and through browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality where those cookies are required for service operation.
9.Privacy Rights
Individuals may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including access, correction, deletion, restriction and objection rights.
Further information is available in the PaperThread Privacy Policy.
10.UK, EU and International Privacy Alignment
PaperThread primarily aligns its cookie practices with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and applicable European privacy principles.
PaperThread aims to support internationally recognised privacy principles, including applicable privacy requirements in other jurisdictions.
11.Changes to This Cookie Policy
PaperThread may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to technologies used, legal requirements or privacy practices.
Last updated: July 2026