Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 25, 2026
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This Cookie Notice explains how ChartAnimator LLC ("ChartAnimator", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit chartanimator.io or use our services. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use personal information more generally.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow us to recognise your browser or device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.
Similar technologies include web beacons (small transparent images used to track page views), pixel tags, local storage, and session storage. Throughout this notice we use "cookies" as a shorthand for all such technologies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling in forms, or setting your privacy preferences. Without them, the services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g. language, region) and keeping you logged in across page loads. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our service. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
3. Specific Cookies in Use
The table below lists the cookies currently set on ChartAnimator along with their purpose and retention period. This list is updated periodically as our technology changes.
| Cookie / Key | Provider | Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __session, __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Essential | User authentication and session management | Session / 1 year |
| __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe | Essential | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing | 1 year / 30 min |
| next-auth.csrf-token | ChartAnimator | Essential | Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection | Session |
| _vercel_jwt | Vercel | Essential | Deployment authentication for protected previews | Session |
| chartanimator_prefs | ChartAnimator | Functional | Stores user preferences (theme, sidebar state, last-used template) | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Performance | Aggregated, anonymous usage statistics to improve the product | 2 years / 1 year |
⚠ This list may not be exhaustive. New cookies may be added as we integrate new features or third-party services. Check back periodically for the latest list.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. We use the following service providers that may set cookies or similar tracking technologies when you use ChartAnimator:
- Clerk — authentication and user account management (privacy policy)
- Stripe — payment processing and fraud prevention (privacy policy)
- Vercel — hosting infrastructure (privacy policy)
- Google Analytics — aggregated, anonymised site analytics (privacy policy)
We do not control these third parties' use of cookies and tracking technologies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they process your data.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have several options to control or limit how we and our partners use cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Settings", "Privacy", or "Security" section of your browser. You can choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or using core features of ChartAnimator.
Opt-Out Tools
For Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals your preference not to be tracked across websites. Our site does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals; however, we continue to monitor developments in this area.
6. Updates to This Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this Cookie Notice was last revised. Your continued use of ChartAnimator after any change constitutes your acceptance of the updated notice.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us at:
ChartAnimator LLC
Email: hello@chartanimator.io
Website: chartanimator.io