Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Pounce uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
RequiredThese cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as authentication, security, and session management. Because they are essential, no consent is required under Swiss law or the EU ePrivacy Directive (Art. 5(3)).
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| access_token | HttpOnly JWT token that maintains your authenticated session |
| refresh_token | HttpOnly token used to renew your session without re-login |
| csrf_token | Security token that prevents cross-site request forgery attacks |
Payment Cookies
RequiredThese cookies are set by Stripe during the checkout process. They are necessary for secure payment processing and fraud prevention. They are only active during and shortly after a payment transaction.
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention — identifies the device for payment security |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe session — maintains the checkout session state |
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, maintain your session, and provide information to the website operator. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies exclusively for essential functionality: keeping you logged in (authentication), protecting against security threats (CSRF protection), and processing payments securely (Stripe). We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioral tracking, or profiling.
What We Do NOT Use
Pounce does not use: Google Analytics or any analytics cookies, advertising or retargeting cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc.), social media tracking cookies, fingerprinting or cross-site tracking technologies, or any third-party cookies beyond those listed above. Your browsing activity on Pounce is not shared with advertising networks or data brokers.
Third-Party Cookies
The only third-party cookies on Pounce are from Stripe (our payment processor). Stripe cookies are necessary for secure payment processing and are subject to Stripe's own privacy policy (stripe.com/privacy). Stripe is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or completing payments. Browser-specific instructions: Chrome (Settings → Privacy → Cookies), Firefox (Settings → Privacy → Cookies), Safari (Preferences → Privacy → Cookies), Edge (Settings → Cookies and site permissions).
Legal Basis
Under Swiss telecommunications law and the EU ePrivacy Directive (Art. 5(3)), strictly necessary cookies do not require user consent. Since all cookies used by Pounce are technically necessary for the service to function, we do not display a cookie consent banner. This approach is fully compliant with Swiss law and EU regulations for websites that use only essential cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new cookie categories or change our cookie practices. Material changes will be communicated via the Service. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hello@pounce.ch or visit pounce.ch/contact. Gugger Digital Services, Holzmoosrütisteig 1b, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland.