Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Platform to function. They handle authentication sessions, security tokens, and basic site functionality. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
- Authentication — Managed by Clerk. Keeps you signed in across pages and sessions.
- Security — CSRF tokens and session identifiers that protect your account.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences so you don't have to set them every time you visit.
- Role preference — Remembers whether you last viewed the Platform as an Adopter or Breeder.
- UI preferences — View mode (grid/list), filter selections, and similar display preferences.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how users interact with the Platform. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data and do not track you across other websites.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our authentication provider (Clerk) and payment processor (Stripe) may set their own cookies when you sign in or manage billing. These are governed by their respective privacy policies:
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, though doing so may affect Platform functionality — particularly authentication.
Common browser cookie management links:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
6. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies can be directed to privacy@homeforpup.com.