Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how YourPond uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our service.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They serve various purposes including keeping you logged in and remembering your preferences.

2. Cookies We Use

2a. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for YourPond to function. They cannot be disabled.

• Authentication cookies: keep you logged in to your account across sessions (managed by Clerk)
• Security cookies: protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Session cookies: maintain your session state while using YourPond

2b. Functional Cookies (Required)

These cookies remember your preferences and settings within YourPond.

• UI preferences: such as display toggles and filter settings
• Display settings: zoom level and layout preferences on the network map

3. Analytics

YourPond uses Vercel Analytics to understand how people use the product. Vercel Analytics is a privacy-friendly analytics service that does not use cookies, does not track users across websites, and does not build advertising profiles. It collects anonymized, aggregate data about page views, device types, and referral sources.

We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or any cookies that build profiles for ad targeting.

4. Error Tracking

YourPond uses Sentry for error tracking and application monitoring. Sentry may set cookies for session tracking to help us diagnose and fix bugs. Sentry does not use this data for advertising and does not track you across other websites.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Clerk (our authentication provider) and Stripe (our payment processor) may set their own cookies when you log in or manage your subscription. These are essential for authentication and payment processing and are governed by their respective privacy policies.

We do not allow advertising networks or data brokers to place cookies through YourPond.

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent YourPond from functioning properly — you will not be able to log in or use the service.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy? Contact us at hello@yourpond.io.