Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 12, 2026 | Version 1.0
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to revisit and making the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
Heartstamp uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential: required for the site to function (authentication, security, consent storage)
- Analytics: help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- Marketing: used for advertising measurement and retargeting
- Personalization: remember your preferences (language, UI settings)
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __clerk_* | Clerk | Authentication session management. | Session / 7 days |
| hs_consent | Heartstamp | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics, PostHog).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics tracking for site usage statistics. | 2 years | |
| ph_* | PostHog | PostHog product analytics. | 1 year |
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising and retargeting (e.g., Pinterest, HubSpot).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __hstc, hubspotutk, __hssc, __hssrc | HubSpot | HubSpot visitor tracking and marketing analytics. | 6 months |
| _pinterest_* | Pinterest conversion tracking. | 1 year |
Personalization Cookies
Remember your preferences like language and theme.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| i18next | Heartstamp | Stores the user's preferred language. | Session |
| sidebar_state:left | Heartstamp | Remembers whether the left sidebar is open or closed. | 1 year |
| sidebar_state:right | Heartstamp | Remembers whether the right sidebar is open or closed. | 1 year |
Managing Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below or using the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Global Privacy Control
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal. When GPC is enabled, we automatically treat it as an opt-out of analytics and marketing cookies, as required by applicable US state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, CPA, etc.).
Do Not Sell or Share
Heartstamp does not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, some analytics and marketing cookies may constitute "sharing" under California law (CCPA/CPRA). You can opt out of this sharing via the cookie preferences banner or the Do Not Sell/Share link in our footer.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us at privacy@heartstamp.com.
See also: Privacy Policy | Terms of Service