Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 7, 2026
Last Updated: January 7, 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 experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

RetainWise uses minimal cookies to provide essential functionality:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
__clerk_*Authentication and session managementSession
cookieconsent_statusRemembers your cookie preferences1 year

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Server-Side)

✅ Privacy-First Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics, which is server-side and does NOT use cookies or track personal information. This means:

  • No cookies stored on your device
  • No personal data collected
  • No cross-site tracking
  • GDPR compliant by design

3. Third-Party Cookies

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

Clerk (Authentication)

Used for secure user authentication and session management.

Privacy Policy: https://clerk.com/legal/privacy

Stripe (Payment Processing)

Used for secure payment processing. Only active on payment pages.

Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

4. How to Control Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

4.2 Opt-Out Links

For third-party cookies, you can opt out directly:

⚠️ Note

Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies (like authentication) are necessary for the service to work properly.

5. Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we:

  • Do not load third-party analytics scripts
  • Minimize data collection to essential functions only
  • Do not share your data with third parties for marketing

6. 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.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

8. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data: