Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 19, 2026. This policy describes how NORA Foundation uses cookies and similar technologies. Have counsel confirm the cookie inventory matches deployed integrations before relying on this document.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others help us understand how the site is used or allow third-party services to operate.
2. Cookies we use
2.1 Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide the service. They include session tokens set by our authentication provider (Clerk) that identify you after login, and preferences cookies that record your consent choices. Without these cookies, core functionality such as sign-in and account access cannot operate.
2.2 Analytics cookies
When analytics are enabled, we may use cookies or similar mechanisms to collect aggregated, anonymized information about how visitors use the site — such as which pages are visited, how long sessions last, and which features are engaged. This data helps us improve the service. Analytics cookies do not identify you personally.
2.3 Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make — such as your preferred color theme (light or dark mode) and sidebar collapse state — to provide a more personalized experience. These cookies are not used for tracking.
3. Third-party cookies
Certain features of the service rely on third-party providers, each of which may set their own cookies:
- Clerk— authentication and session management. Clerk may set cookies to maintain login state and protect against cross-site request forgery.
- Stripe— payment processing. When you interact with a payment form, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and session continuity.
- Vercel Analytics— when enabled, Vercel may use privacy-friendly analytics that collect aggregated performance and usage data. Refer to Vercel's privacy policy for details.
4. How to manage cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these controls under "Privacy" or "Security" in your browser preferences. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using core features of the service, including authentication.
5. Cookie duration table
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk authentication session | Session | Essential |
| __client_uat | Clerk client-side auth state token | 1 year | Essential |
| cookie-consent | Records cookie consent choice | 1 year | Essential |
| theme | Stores light/dark mode preference | 1 year | Functional |
| sidebar-state | Sidebar collapsed/expanded state | 1 year | Functional |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention | 1 year | Essential |
| va | Vercel Analytics visitor identifier | Session | Analytics |
6. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the date at the top when practicable.