Cookie Policy
Last updated: 9 July 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with the site. This policy explains the cookies we use and your choices regarding them.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk | Authentication session token | Session |
| __client_uat | Clerk | User session management | Session |
| __client_uat_* | Clerk | Auth token rotation | 1 hour |
| __cf_bm | Vercel | Bot detection & security | 30 minutes |
Analytics Cookies
We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymised usage data.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _vercel_analytics_* | Vercel | Page views, referrer, device type | Session |
Payment Cookies
Stripe sets cookies on the checkout page to manage payment processing and prevent fraud. These are controlled by Stripe and subject to their privacy policy.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_* | Stripe | Fraud prevention, session management | Session / 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to operate Ringby:
- Clerk. Authentication cookies for user sign in and session management. See Clerk's Cookie Policy.
- Stripe. Payment processing cookies during checkout. See Stripe's Cookie Policy.
- Vercel. Hosting and analytics cookies. See Vercel's Cookie Policy.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent the Service from functioning (you won't be able to sign in or use the dashboard).
5. Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us at privacy@ringby.co.uk.