Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 14, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Clustova uses, and how you can control them. Read it alongside our Privacy Policy for a complete picture of how we handle your data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on future visits, remember your preferences, and keep you signed in. Similar technologies — such as localStorage and sessionStorage — serve the same purpose on modern web apps.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These are strictly necessary for the platform to function. You cannot opt out of them while using Clustova.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| clustova-auth | Stores your authentication token and user session (via localStorage) | 7 days |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent choice so we don't ask again | 1 year |
2.2 Preference Cookies
These remember your settings to improve your experience.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| clustova-theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | Persistent |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use a third-party web analytics service to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the platform. The analytics service sets the following cookies:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users; used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics session persistence | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for session counting | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles the analytics request rate | 1 minute |
All analytics data is collected with IP anonymisation enabled. You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time using the options in Section 3 below.
2.4 Payment Cookies
When you make a payment, our payment processor may set cookies to prevent fraud and manage the checkout session. These cookies are controlled by our payment provider and are subject to their own privacy policy.
3. Managing & Opting Out
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Clustova, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies (analytics). You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and refreshing the page to see the banner again.
Browser Settings
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies via their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in or using the platform. Links to browser cookie controls:
Analytics Opt-Out
You can decline analytics cookies at any time by clearing your browser cookies and choosing "Decline" on the cookie consent banner that reappears on your next visit.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or change cookies we use. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, for material changes, notify you via the cookie consent banner or email.
5. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email info@clustova.com.