Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Octopus uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
better-auth.session_token | Authentication session | 30 days |
__Secure-better-auth.session_token | Secure authentication session (HTTPS) | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the landing page. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics visitor identification | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics session tracking | 2 years |
3. Third-Party Cookies
When you sign in through GitHub or Google OAuth, those providers may set their own cookies as part of the authentication flow. These cookies are governed by the respective provider's cookie policies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all or specific cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in to the Service.
5. Self-Hosted Instances
If you self-host Octopus, only essential session cookies are set by default. Analytics cookies are only present if you configure Google Analytics in your environment. You have full control over which cookies your instance uses.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, please open an issue on our GitHub repository or refer to our Privacy Policy.