Cookie Policy
Effective date: 15 March 2026 · Governing law: Queensland, Australia
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage where appropriate.
2. Cookies We Use
The table below lists the categories of cookies used by PedigreeForge.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk (auth) | Maintains your authenticated session | Session / 1 year |
| __client_uat | Clerk (auth) | Tracks client update time for session synchronisation | Session |
| __clerk_* | Clerk (auth) | Authentication handshake and CSRF protection | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and improve your experience.
| Cookie | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | PedigreeForge | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the platform so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog | Records page views, feature usage, and session replays to help us understand product behaviour | 1 year |
| sentry-sc | Sentry | Correlates error reports with browser sessions for debugging | Session |
Payment Provider Cookies
Set by Stripe when you use billing or subscription features.
| Cookie | Set By | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and payment session tracking | 1 year / Session |
3. Third-Party Cookies and Cross-Border Transfers
Some cookies listed above are set by third-party providers (Clerk, Stripe, PostHog, Sentry) whose servers may be located outside Australia. By using PedigreeForge you consent to these transfers as described in our Privacy Policy (Section 5 — Disclosure to Third Parties). We have contractual arrangements with each provider to handle personal information consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block cookies from specific websites.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies (particularly authentication cookies set by Clerk) will prevent you from logging in and using the platform. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect platform functionality but may limit our ability to improve the product.
For guidance on managing cookies, visit your browser’s help documentation or aboutcookies.org.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or third-party services. The effective date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. We will notify you of material changes via the platform or by email.
6. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be sent to privacy@pedigreeforge.com.