This Cookie Policy explains how Trade Harbor ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our Platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site operators. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication cookies: Managed by Clerk to maintain your login session and ensure secure access to your account
- Security cookies: CSRF tokens and other security mechanisms to protect against unauthorized actions
- Cookie consent preferences: Remembering your cookie choices so we don't ask you repeatedly
Legal basis: Necessary for contract performance and legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(b) and (f) GDPR)
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Preference cookies: Remembering your display preferences, theme settings, and layout choices
- Feature state: Remembering which onboarding tours you have completed and notification preferences
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform so we can improve it:
- Usage analytics: Tracking page views, feature usage, and navigation patterns
- Performance monitoring: Measuring page load times and identifying technical issues
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our Platform:
| Provider | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk | Authentication and session management | Strictly Necessary |
| Vercel | Hosting, performance, and analytics | Necessary / Analytics |
4. Cookie Duration
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser. Used for authentication state and temporary preferences.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year). Used for remembering preferences and consent choices.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit the Platform, a cookie consent banner will allow you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the Platform from functioning correctly.
5.3 Do Not Track
We respect "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals sent by your browser. When DNT is enabled, we will not load analytics cookies.
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage to store non-sensitive preferences and application state (such as completed onboarding steps and UI preferences). Local storage data remains on your device until cleared through your browser settings.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices or applicable laws change. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
8. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at privacy@tradeharbor.ai. See also our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.