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 NameProviderPurposeDuration
__clerk_*ClerkAuthentication session management.Session / 7 days
hs_consentHeartstampStores your cookie consent preferences.1 year

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics, PostHog).

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_ga, _ga_*GoogleGoogle Analytics tracking for site usage statistics.2 years
ph_*PostHogPostHog product analytics.1 year

Marketing Cookies

Used for advertising and retargeting (e.g., Pinterest, HubSpot).

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
__hstc, hubspotutk, __hssc, __hssrcHubSpotHubSpot visitor tracking and marketing analytics.6 months
_pinterest_*PinterestPinterest conversion tracking.1 year

Personalization Cookies

Remember your preferences like language and theme.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
i18nextHeartstampStores the user's preferred language.Session
sidebar_state:leftHeartstampRemembers whether the left sidebar is open or closed.1 year
sidebar_state:rightHeartstampRemembers 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.