Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 23, 2025
Summary (Plain-English)
We use cookies for authentication, preferences, and analytics. Essential cookies cannot be disabled. You can manage optional cookies through your browser settings. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC).
1. Introduction
This policy explains how we use cookies and tracking technologies.
What are Cookies?
- Small text files on your device
- Remember preferences and sessions
- Can be first-party (us) or third-party (partners)
2. Essential Cookies
Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __clerk_auth | Authentication | Session |
| __session | Session management | Session |
| csrf_token | Security (CSRF) | Session |
3. Functional Cookies
Can be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Language preference | 1 year |
| theme | Dark/light mode | 1 year |
| timezone | Timezone | 1 year |
4. Analytics Cookies
Can be disabled.
Cloudflare Analytics
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Bot management | 30 minutes |
5. Managing Cookies
Browser Controls
- Chrome: Settings â Privacy â Cookies
- Firefox: Settings â Privacy â Cookies
- Safari: Preferences â Privacy
- Edge: Settings â Privacy â Cookies
Do Not Track
Global Privacy Control (GPC):
- We honor GPC signals
- Auto-disables non-essential cookies
6. Third-Party Cookies
Set by:
- Stripe (payments)
- Clerk (authentication)
- Cloudflare (CDN)
We don't control third-party cookies. Review their privacy policies.
7. Children and Cookies
- Services not for children under 18
- We don't knowingly track children
8. Changes to Cookie Policy
We may update this policy:
- Updated date at top
- Material changes via email
9. Contact
Questions: privacy@smartdealmind.com
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