Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give site operators useful information.
Tag Taxonomy ("the Service"), available at tag-taxonomy.app, uses cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They enable core functionality such as authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate properly. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk | Maintains your authenticated session so you remain signed in as you navigate the Service. | Session |
| __client_uat | Clerk | Tracks the last update to your authentication state for session synchronization. | 1 year |
| __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Used in development environments for Clerk authentication debugging. | Session |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme-preference | Tag Taxonomy | Remembers your preferred color theme (light/dark mode) if applicable. | 1 year |
2.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services we use that may set cookies include:
- Clerk: Sets authentication and session management cookies as described above. Clerk may also set additional cookies for fraud detection and security purposes. See Clerk's Privacy Policy for details.
- Vercel: Our hosting provider may set cookies for performance monitoring and analytics. See Vercel's Privacy Policy for details.
3. How to Manage Cookies
3.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options", "Settings", or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for common browsers:
3.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service:
- Essential cookies: Disabling these will prevent you from signing in and using the Service. The Service cannot function without authentication cookies.
- Functional cookies: Disabling these may result in a less personalized experience, such as your theme preference not being remembered.
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
- Local storage: We may use browser local storage to store non-sensitive preferences and UI state (such as collapsed panels or selected views). Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data.
- Session storage: We may use session storage for temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser tab.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. There is currently no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, we do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your choices through the cookie management options described above.
6. Changes to This 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 will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
7. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@tag-taxonomy.app.