Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 14, 2025
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 more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our platform, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
WarmPledge uses cookies for various purposes, including authentication, security, preferences, and analytics. We use both first-party cookies (set by WarmPledge) and third-party cookies (set by our service providers).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication Cookies (Clerk): Used to keep you logged in and maintain your session. These cookies are essential for account security and functionality.
- Security Cookies: Help protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats.
- Load Balancing Cookies: Ensure your requests are routed to the correct server for optimal performance.
Examples: __session, __clerk_db_jwt
Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes) or up to 7 days
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Theme Preferences: Remember your theme choice (light, dark, or system) using next-themes.
- Language Preferences: Store your language and regional settings.
- UI Preferences: Remember your display preferences and customizations.
Examples: theme
Duration: Up to 1 year
3.3 Payment Processing Cookies (Stripe)
Stripe uses cookies to process payments securely:
- Fraud Prevention: Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions through device fingerprinting and risk analysis.
- Payment Session Management: Maintain payment session state during checkout.
- PCI Compliance: Ensure secure handling of payment information in compliance with PCI DSS standards.
3.4 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
If you consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how you use our platform:
- Usage Analytics: Track page views, feature usage, and user flows to improve our platform.
- Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues and slow-loading pages.
- A/B Testing: Test new features and improvements with different user groups.
Note: We use privacy-focused analytics that don't track individuals. Analytics cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
Duration: Up to 2 years
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Clerk (Authentication)
Clerk provides authentication and user management services. Their cookies are essential for login functionality and account security.
Stripe (Payment Processing)
Stripe processes all payments on our platform. Their cookies are necessary for secure payment processing and fraud prevention.
Supabase (Database & Hosting)
Supabase provides database and hosting services. Their cookies help with session management and API authentication.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox:
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies will affect your ability to use WarmPledge:
- You may not be able to log in or maintain your session
- Payment processing may not work correctly
- Your preferences (like theme) will not be saved
- Some features may not function as intended
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not track users across third-party websites and therefore do not respond to DNT signals.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.
8. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@warmpledge.com
- Contact Form: warmpledge.com/contact
Summary: We use cookies to provide essential functionality (login, payments, security), remember your preferences (theme, settings), and optionally improve our platform through analytics. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, but you can manage optional cookies through your browser settings.