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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how people use the site. Most cookies are harmless and necessary for basic functionality.

What cookies we use

We keep our cookie usage minimal. We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or sell cookie data to third parties.

Cookie

Type

Purpose

Duration

cs_cookie_consent

Essential

Remembers your cookie consent choice so we don't ask every visit.

1 year

__clerk_*

Essential

Authentication session tokens. Required to stay logged in to the ChurchStacks app.

Session / 30 days

_vercel_*

Essential

Edge network routing. Set by Vercel to route your request to the nearest server.

Session

Analytics (future)

Analytics

If we add analytics (e.g. Plausible or PostHog), we'll update this table. We currently use no third-party analytics cookies.

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Essential vs. optional cookies

Essential

Required for the site and app to function. You cannot opt out of these without breaking core features like login and security. They do not track you for marketing.

Analytics (optional)

We currently use no analytics cookies. If we add them in the future, they will be opt-in only and this policy will be updated.

How to control cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent the ChurchStacks app from working correctly.

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

Updates to this policy

If we add new cookies or change how we use existing ones, we'll update this page and show a new consent banner. We won't add analytics or marketing cookies without asking for your consent first.

Questions about cookies?

Email us at privacy@churchstacks.com or read our full Privacy Policy.