Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 25, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how CookChook ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on cookchook.com. By continuing to use our site after accepting cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
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 efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
Similar technologies include local storage and session storage, which store data in your browser without an expiry time or only for the duration of your session, respectively. We use these alongside cookies for some features.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. | Authentication session (Clerk), CSRF protection, load balancing | Session / up to 1 year | No |
| Analytics & Performance | Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. | _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years | Yes |
| Functional / Preferences | Remember your settings and preferences across visits. | Cookie consent preference, theme preference | Up to 1 year | Yes |
3. Specific Cookies Set by CookChook
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk | Authentication session management | Session |
| __client_uat | Clerk | User authentication token | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a random number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles the request rate to limit the collection of data on high traffic sites | 1 minute |
| cc_consent | CookChook | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Clerk — Authentication cookies are required for you to log in and stay logged in. See Clerk's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics — Sets cookies to collect aggregated, anonymised data about how users interact with our site. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Stripe — If you visit our pricing or checkout pages, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Vercel — Our hosting provider may set performance cookies. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
Via Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit CookChook, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer.
Via Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies after each session. Note that blocking all cookies will prevent you from logging in.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out methods described in Section 5 above.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: