Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 17, 2025

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us:

  • ✅ Remember your preferences and settings
  • ✅ Keep you logged in
  • ✅ Understand how you use our service
  • ✅ Improve your experience

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

  • Authentication: Keep you logged in
  • Security: Prevent fraud and protect your account
  • Session: Remember your actions during a session

⚠️ These cannot be disabled as they are essential for service functionality.

2. Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your preferences and settings.

  • Language: Your preferred language
  • Theme: Light/dark mode preference
  • Layout: Dashboard customization
  • Timezone: Display times in your timezone

3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

  • Usage Patterns: Pages visited, features used
  • Performance: Page load times, error rates
  • Demographics: General location, device type

📊 We use aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you personally.

Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Clerk (Authentication)

Manages user authentication and session handling.

Stripe (Payments)

Processes payments securely. Required for checkout.

Vercel Analytics

Tracks basic page views and performance metrics.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Our Cookie Settings

You can manage optional cookies from your account settings:

Manage Cookie Preferences

Impact of Disabling Cookies

⚠️ Important Note

Disabling essential cookies will prevent the service from working properly. You may experience:

  • • Inability to log in
  • • Loss of settings and preferences
  • • Reduced security
  • • Features may not work correctly

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. When enabled, we respect this signal and will not use optional analytics cookies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:

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