Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 14, 2025

What Are Cookies?

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

We use two types of cookies: essential cookies that are required for the application to function, and optional analytics cookies that help us improve our service.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the application to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take, such as signing in or managing your preferences.

Authentication & Session Management

  • Clerk Cookies: Used to maintain your authenticated session and remember your login status. These cookies are encrypted and secure.
  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help maintain your session across page navigations.
  • Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences (stored as 'weldcount-cookie-consent') for 365 days.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our application. You can choose to disable these cookies without affecting core functionality.

Usage Analytics

  • PostHog Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data to help us improve the application. This includes page views, feature usage, and performance metrics.
  • Analytics Consent: Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage as 'analytics-consent'.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie preferences:

Clear Consent and Choose Again

To reset your cookie preferences and see the consent banner again:

  1. Open your browser's developer tools (F12 or right-click → Inspect)
  2. Go to the "Application" or "Storage" tab
  3. Under "Cookies", find and delete the 'weldcount-cookie-consent' cookie
  4. Under "Local Storage", delete the 'analytics-consent' item
  5. Refresh the page to see the consent banner again

Browser Cookie Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. However, blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using key features like authentication and session management.

Third-Party Services

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

  • Clerk: Provides authentication services. Their cookies are essential for secure login functionality. Clerk Privacy Policy
  • AWS S3: Used for secure file storage. Does not set cookies for end users.
  • PostHog (Optional): Analytics service that only operates with your consent. PostHog Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR and similar data protection regulations, you have the right to:

  • Know what data we collect and why
  • Access your personal data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of analytics tracking
  • Export your data

For questions about your privacy or to exercise these rights, please use the feedback form in the dashboard or visit our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please: