Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 5, 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ClusterCode ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at clustercode.io. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data more broadly.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give site owners usage information. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage, which serve comparable purposes. Where we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we include these related technologies.
Cookie Categories
We organize the cookies and similar technologies we use into the following categories:
Strictly Necessary
RequiredThese cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include session and authentication cookies set by our auth provider. Without these, basic features like logging in and maintaining your session would not work.
Functional
OptionalThese store preferences such as your chosen theme (dark or light mode). They enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary for the site to operate.
Analytics
OptionalWe use Google Analytics 4 to understand which pages are visited and how the product is used, so we can improve it. Consent Mode is enabled, and your region determines the default: in the EEA, the UK and Switzerland, no analytics cookies are set until you opt in; elsewhere analytics is on by default and you can turn it off at any time using the banner or "Cookie Settings" in the footer — we then stop collecting and clear the cookies. We never use analytics data for advertising, and Google Signals is disabled.
Detailed Cookie Table
The following table lists the specific cookies and local-storage items we use:
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk | Maintains your authenticated session across page loads | Cookie | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| __client_uat | Clerk | Tracks session state so signed-in/out status stays in sync | Cookie | Persistent | Strictly Necessary |
| __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Authentication token for session management | Cookie | 7 days | Strictly Necessary |
| cc_consent | ClusterCode | Stores your cookie consent preferences (shared across clustercode.io subdomains) | Cookie | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| theme | ClusterCode | Remembers your preferred theme (dark or light) | Local storage | Until cleared | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors for anonymous usage statistics | Cookie | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics | Cookie | 2 years | Analytics |
| __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention on billing/checkout pages only | Cookie | 1 year / 30 min | Strictly Necessary |
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways: • Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The method varies by browser; consult your browser's help documentation for instructions. • Cookie consent banner — When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookie categories to accept through our consent banner. In the EEA, the UK and Switzerland, nothing beyond strictly necessary storage is set until you choose; elsewhere analytics is enabled by default and the banner lets you turn it off. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer, and revoking analytics clears the cookies already set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we rely on: • Clerk — for authentication and session management • Stripe — for secure payment processing (only on billing pages) • Google Analytics — for anonymous usage statistics, subject to the Analytics category and your region's default (see above) Each of these providers has its own cookie and privacy policy. We encourage you to review their respective policies. We do not use marketing or advertising cookies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is currently no industry-wide standard for how to interpret DNT signals, so we do not respond to them. Regardless, we do not set advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. The non-essential storage we use is limited to a functional theme preference and Google Analytics cookies, both of which you can clear or revoke at any time.
Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@clustercode.io.