Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 June 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use the site. Some cookies are essential for the site to work; others help us improve the experience.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __clerk_* | Clerk | Authentication — keeps you signed in and manages your session | Essential | Session / 1 year |
| __client_uat | Clerk | Authentication token — verifies your identity on each request | Essential | Session |
| __vercel_* | Vercel | Hosting — performance optimisation and request routing | Essential | Session |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Advertising measurement — set only on public pages, and only after you click “Accept” on our cookie banner | Advertising (with consent) | 3 months |
3. Advertising Cookies (With Your Consent)
On our public pages (such as our home and pricing pages), and only if you click “Accept” on our cookie banner, we use the Meta (Facebook) pixel to measure how well our advertising works. This sets a cookie called _fbp.
We do not load this pixel on any page where you sign in to do work, and we do not use it at all unless you have given consent. We do not use Google Analytics or any other third-party analytics that track individual users. You can decline, and you can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing cookies through your browser settings (see Section 4) or by contacting us.
4. Managing Cookies
Our essential cookies are needed for the site to work — disabling them may prevent you from staying signed in. You can decline our advertising cookie at any time using the banner, and you can manage all cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our authentication provider (Clerk) may set cookies on its own domain (clerk.accounts.dev) when you sign in. These are essential for authentication and are governed by Clerk's own privacy policy. We do not control these cookies.
If you accept advertising cookies, Meta (Facebook) may also set cookies through its pixel to measure our advertising. These are governed by Meta's own privacy policy and are only used on our public pages.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new cookies or change how we use existing ones. Changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
support@markmate.education