Cookies and browser storage on PhotoPWA

PhotoPWA uses browser storage for application settings and offline features. Local storage and the browser cache are separate from cookies, even though all of them can store information on your device.

Settings stored on your device

The editor remembers your light or dark theme in local storage. It also keeps flags for app installation and editor startup. These settings let the application remember choices between visits.

Offline cache and shared images

The service worker caches application pages and resources so previously loaded parts can be available offline. When you share an image into the installed app, the browser can temporarily store it in a local cache so the editor can open it. Image editing itself runs on your device.

Contact form

If a contact message cannot be sent while offline, the application can keep the message in local storage and try sending it when a connection is available. Messages submitted through the contact form are sent to the website; this is different from local image editing.

Advertising and external services

Some language versions include Google AdSense code. Google advertising services can use cookies or other storage depending on the configuration and consent choices. External image URLs and linked websites also involve requests to their respective providers. Read the privacy policy for information about personal data and external services.

Remove stored data

You can clear cookies and site data for photopwa.com in your browser settings. The language subdomains, such as de.photopwa.com, have their own site data. Clearing site data can reset your preferences, remove an unsent contact message and make offline resources unavailable until they are downloaded again.

For instructions, see Chrome's site data settings, Firefox's site data settings or your browser's help pages.