How songScout uses cookies, local storage, session storage, and PWA caching.
songscout_guest_id
helps keep guest quota and browser-session continuity stable.
songscout_auth_session
keeps a signed-in account session active for the configured local session period.
songscout_auth_passwordless
stores short-lived email OTP pending state so the OTP screen can survive PWA reconnects.
Short-lived auth, billing, and status cookies may be used to resume sign-in, checkout, or account notices.
localStorage and sessionStorage may store theme choice, route state, recent journeys, journey graph state, AI/cache hints, auth-session hints, and external provider handoff state.
This storage supports PWA continuity and route restoration. Clearing it can remove local history or visual preferences, but server-side quota and account records may remain.
The installed PWA may cache static app assets such as JavaScript, CSS, icons, and the web manifest so the app launches smoothly.
The service worker is not intended to cache sensitive account or payment data.
Auth0 and PayPal may set their own cookies or storage when you use authentication or checkout/management flows.
External music services may also use their own cookies when you follow links away from songScout.
You can block or clear cookies and browser storage in your browser settings. Some features, including sign-in, quota continuity, PWA resume, and journey restore, may stop working correctly if storage is disabled.
For cookie questions, contact hello@songscout.com.
songScout is designed for vertical discovery on mobile.