Cookies Policy

Last updated: September 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period).

2. How We Use Cookies

Get Waifu uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, secure, and improve our Service. We use cookies to authenticate users, remember preferences, understand how visitors find and use our Service, and measure which of our ads and partners bring new members. All the cookies listed below are set by Get Waifu itself, except the security cookies that our network provider, Cloudflare, may add. We also keep some interface choices, such as dismissed notices, in your browser's local storage. That data stays on your device.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. Without them, you would not be able to use basic features. Our network provider, Cloudflare, may also set security cookies such as __cf_bm or cf_clearance to protect the Service against bots.

CookiePurposeDuration
next-auth.session-tokenKeeps you logged in30 days
__Host-next-auth.csrf-tokenSecurity protectionSession
__Secure-next-auth.callback-urlRedirect after loginSession
gw_checkout_*Secures a checkout started in your browser2 hours
gw_checkout_setupLets you set your password after a purchase made without an account30 minutes
gw_landing_sessionKeeps your free demo chat and moves it into your new account12 hours

Payment Cookies (Finby)

Payments are made on Finby's secure hosted page. Finby may set its own cookies there to detect fraud and process your payment. They are not set on our website.

For more information, see Finby's Privacy Policy.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and the offers you are eligible for.

CookiePurposeDuration
locale_redirectedRemembers that we already switched the page to your browser's language1 year
gw_first_visitRecords your first visit, for the first-visit discount30 days
gw_promo_eligibleMarks you as eligible for the first-visit discount30 days

Analytics and Attribution Cookies

These first-party cookies are set by Get Waifu. They help us understand how visitors find and use the Service, and credit the partners who refer new members.

CookiePurposeDuration
gw_visitorAnonymous ID used to count visits and link them to a sign-up or purchase1 year
gw_sourceRemembers how you first found us (ad, search, another site, direct)30 days
gw_source_detailRemembers which site, search engine or campaign brought you30 days
gw_utm_mediumRemembers the type of link that brought you30 days
gw_utm_campaignRemembers which campaign brought you30 days
gw_kwRemembers the search keyword that brought you, when available30 days
gw_landingRecords that you arrived through our landing page30 days
affiliate_refRemembers which partner referred you, so they can be credited30 days

Advertising Cookies

These cookies measure which of our ads bring new members. They are set by Get Waifu itself, and no advertising network script runs on the Service.

CookiePurposeDuration
gw_adRemembers the ad you clicked, to measure which ads bring sign-ups30 days
_fbpMeta browser ID, used to measure our Meta ads90 days
_fbcRecords the Meta ad you clicked90 days

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu
  • Private browsing: Use incognito or private browsing mode to prevent cookies from being stored
  • Third-party tools: Browser extensions can help manage cookies and tracking

Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service, such as staying logged in.

5. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.