Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 25, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and security threats

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your session while using the site	Session
csrf_token	Protects against cross-site request forgery	Session
consent_status	Remembers your cookie consent choice	1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They are only set with your explicit consent.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_ga	Distinguishes unique users	2 years	Google Analytics
_ga_*	Stores session state	2 years	Google Analytics
_gid	Distinguishes users for 24 hours	24 hours	Google Analytics
_gat	Throttles request rate	1 minute	Google Analytics

3.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
theme_preference	Remembers your theme choice (light/dark)	1 year
language_preference	Remembers your language preference	1 year
analytics_consent	Remembers your analytics consent choice	1 year

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics	Website analytics and performance monitoring	Google Privacy Policy
Clerk	Authentication and user management	Clerk Privacy Policy
DigitalOcean	File storage and CDN services	DigitalOcean Privacy Policy

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

4.2 Our Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you'll see a consent banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies (including analytics)
Decline non-essential cookies (analytics only)
Access detailed information about our cookie usage

4.3 Changing Your Consent

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Clearing your browser cookies and refreshing the page
Submitting a request via our Data Rights form
Using the browser settings mentioned above

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

Essential Cookies: The website may not function properly
Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our service based on usage data
Preference Cookies: Your settings won't be remembered between visits

6. Cookie Consent and GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are required to:

Obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
Provide clear information about what cookies we use and why
Allow users to withdraw consent at any time
Make it as easy to withdraw consent as to give it

Our consent banner complies with these requirements by providing clear options and information.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

8. Contact

For cookie-related questions, please use our Data Rights form or see our Privacy Policy.

Quick Cookie Management

To quickly manage your cookie preferences on this site, you can:

Clear your browser cookies and refresh the page to see the consent banner again
Use your browser's incognito/private mode to test different cookie settings
Contact us if you need help managing your preferences