Legal
Cookie policy
Every cookie we set on appthrive.io and app.appthrive.io, what it does, and how long it lives.
Draft — in review with legal counsel
The text below is AppThrive's internal draft of this document. It has not been reviewed by qualified legal counsel yet and is not binding. We're publishing it in-place so reviewers and interested readers can see our direction; final binding text replaces this once counsel signs off.
Effective date: on publication
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar technologies (local storage, pixels) to provide and improve the Service.
2. Types of cookies we use
| Category | Purpose | Can you disable? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Authentication, security, preferences | No (required for Service) |
| Functional | Remembering your settings | Yes |
| Analytics | Understanding how the Service is used (PostHog) | Yes |
| Session recording | Debugging and UX research (PostHog) | Yes |
We do NOT use: advertising cookies, third-party trackers, marketing pixels.
3. Specific cookies
| Name | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__clerk_session | Authentication | Necessary | Session |
appthrive_theme | Light/dark mode preference | Functional | 1 year |
appthrive_sidebar | Sidebar collapsed state | Functional | 1 year |
ph_* | PostHog analytics | Analytics | 1 year |
cf_* | Cloudflare security | Necessary | Session |
4. Managing cookies
- Settings: toggle analytics and session recording in Settings → Privacy
- Browser: configure cookies in your browser settings (may impact functionality)
- Cookie banner: on first visit, choose your preferences (EU/UK users)
5. Changes
Material changes to this Policy will be announced at least 30 days in advance.