1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.
CrowdLoops uses a minimal set of cookies. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies, and we do not build personal profiles for marketing purposes.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to operate the platform. You cannot opt out of these while using CrowdLoops.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session, __client_uat | Clerk | Keeps you signed in and manages your authentication session | Session / 1 year |
| admin_token | CrowdLoops | Stores a signed admin authentication token for platform administrators | 7 days |
Analytics Cookies
We use Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights to understand how visitors use the platform and to identify performance issues. These tools collect aggregated, non-identifying data and do not build personal profiles.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| va, vai | Vercel Analytics | Aggregated page view tracking — no personal profile built | Session |
| vsi | Vercel Speed Insights | Real user performance metrics (Core Web Vitals) per page | Session |
3. What We Do Not Use
CrowdLoops does not use:
- Advertising or retargeting cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Third-party behavioural profiling tools
- Google Analytics or similar broad tracking platforms
4. How to Control Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See which cookies are set and delete them individually
- Block all cookies or block cookies from specific sites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies (such as session cookies) will prevent you from signing in, voting, or submitting entries on the platform.
For guidance on managing cookies in your browser:
- 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 → Cookies and site permissions
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we add new functionality or third-party services. We will post any changes on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
6. Contact
For any questions about cookies or how we use them:
contact@crowdloops.com