Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and personalizing content.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including authentication, functionality, analytics, and to improve your overall experience on our website. All cookies we use are necessary for website functionality or help us provide better service to our users.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
- Authentication Cookies: Manage your login session and security
- Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and ensure secure connections
- Load Balancing: Distribute website traffic across servers
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers.
- User Preferences: Remember your sidebar state and layout preferences
- Language Settings: Store your preferred language
- Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Performance Monitoring: Track page load times and errors
- User Behavior: Analyze how users navigate through our site
- Traffic Sources: Understand where our visitors come from
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services that we use to enhance our website functionality and security.
- Stripe: Secure payment processing
- Cloudflare: Security, bot protection, and DDoS mitigation
- Google OAuth: Optional authentication (only if you choose to sign in with Google)
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| better-auth.session_token | User authentication and session management | Session / 7 days | Necessary |
| sidebar_state | Remember sidebar open/closed state | 7 days | Functional |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare bot protection and security | 1 year | Security |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management | 30 minutes | Security |
| __stripe_* | Stripe payment processing and fraud prevention | Varies | Necessary |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
Cookie Management
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies as needed.
Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies, you can use browser add-ons or opt-out tools provided by third-party services.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work properly. Disabling functional and analytics cookies may result in a less personalized experience and some features may not work as expected. Since we do not use tracking cookies that require consent, you can manage all cookies through your browser settings.
Updates 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 our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at support@crowsmart.com
Last Updated: April 2026