Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 12/5/2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our Service and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Awardable uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To verify your identity and keep you logged in
- Security: To protect against fraud and enhance security
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics: To understand how you use our Service
- Performance: To improve the speed and performance of our Service
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- Authentication tokens (Clerk)
- Session identifiers
- Security cookies
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Language preferences
- User interface settings
- Theme preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics (when enabled)
- Usage statistics
- Performance metrics
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Clerk: Authentication and user management
- Stripe: Payment processing
- Supabase: Database services
4. Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session while you navigate through our Service.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our Service.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control cookies through:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
⚠️ Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to be tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we are committed to giving you meaningful choices about the information collected on our Service.
7. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage and similar technologies to store information on your device. This helps us provide features like offline functionality and faster loading times. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
8. Cookie Table
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __session | Authentication (Clerk) | Session |
| pendingUserType | Store user type selection | Persistent |
| _ga | Google Analytics (if enabled) | 2 years |
9. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. More Information
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@awardable.io