Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Beitha ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our browser extension. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
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 provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Authentication Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your login session and authenticate your identity when using our services.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve our services.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by Beitha directly on your device. They are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems.
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use third-party services for authentication (Clerk), analytics, and payment processing (Stripe). These services may set their own cookies.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of our website.
You can control cookies through:
- Your browser settings (most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies)
- Browser extensions that block cookies
- Our cookie consent banner (where applicable)
Please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website and services.
Browser Extension Storage
Our browser extension uses browser storage (localStorage and chrome.storage) to store your preferences, authentication tokens, and settings locally on your device. This data is stored on your device and is not transmitted to our servers except when necessary for authentication or service functionality.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@beitha.org