Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 12, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies contain limited information, typically including a unique identifier, the domain, a path, an expiration date, and a secure flag.
Similar technologies include web beacons (small graphics that track page visits), pixels (tracking elements), and local storage mechanisms.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic functionality of Ashlar. They are used to:
- Authenticate users and manage your session
- Maintain your logged-in status
- Provide security features and prevent fraud
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Facilitate communication between your browser and our servers
- Enable essential site navigation and functionality
Lifespan: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for up to 2 years)
Can be disabled? No. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting the functionality of the Service. You can delete them through your browser settings, but you will need to re-login and some features may not work properly.
2.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with Ashlar. They collect information about:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Features used and user interactions
- Links clicked and navigation patterns
- Browser type and device information
- Referral source (how you reached our website)
- Error messages and performance issues
This information helps us improve the Service, optimize performance, and identify and fix issues. These cookies typically do not identify you personally but may be linked to your account with your consent.
Lifespan: Typically 12-24 months
Can be disabled? Yes, you can opt-out through your cookie preferences.
2.3 Functional/Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience:
- Language and locale preferences
- User interface preferences (e.g., light/dark mode)
- Saved settings and configurations
- Video collection organization preferences
Lifespan: Typically 1-2 years
Can be disabled? Yes, but disabling them may affect your user experience.
2.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be used to:
- Track your activity across websites for retargeting purposes
- Deliver personalized advertisements
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Create audience segments for marketing purposes
Lifespan: Typically 30 days to 2 years
Can be disabled? Yes, and we encourage you to opt-out if you prefer not to receive targeted advertising.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth.token | Essential | Authentication and session management (Supabase) | 1 hour |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics - unique visitor tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics - session tracking | 24 hours |
| theme_preference | Functional | Saves your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| lang_preference | Functional | Saves your language preference | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Stripe: To process payments and manage subscription information
- Vercel: Hosting and performance analytics
- Supabase: Authentication and database services
- Video Platforms (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter/X): When you import videos, their tracking pixels may be loaded
These third parties have their own cookie policies and privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies directly:
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Ashlar, we display a cookie consent banner. You can use this banner to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline optional cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
- Access cookie preferences to enable/disable specific categories
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our homepage and interacting with the cookie banner, or by managing your browser settings.
5.2 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control and delete cookies. You can:
- Accept or Reject Cookies: Set your browser to ask you each time a cookie is offered
- Delete Cookies: Clear cookies from your browser settings (this typically affects all websites)
- Disable Cookies: Turn off cookies entirely, though this may break some website features
- Block Third-Party Cookies: Block cookies from domains you don't visit directly
Browser cookie management varies by browser. Common browsers have these controls at:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Declining analytical cookies in our cookie banner
- Adjusting your browser settings to block tracking cookies
5.4 Email Preferences
To manage marketing emails and promotional communications, you can:
- Click "Unsubscribe" at the bottom of any marketing email
- Adjust your communication preferences in your account settings
- Contact us at support@ashlar.tools to update your preferences
6. Cookie Consent and GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union and similar jurisdictions, we obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Our cookie banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline all non-essential cookies
- Choose specific cookie categories
- Change your preferences at any time
You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before you withdrew consent.
7. Impact of Declining Cookies
If you decline cookies:
- Essential Cookies Remain: We will still use essential security and functional cookies
- Limited Analytics: We won't track your detailed usage patterns
- No Personalized Advertising: You won't see targeted ads
- Potential Impact: Some features may not work optimally, and you may not receive personalized recommendations
- Persistent Decline: Your preference will be remembered using the cookie_consent cookie so you don't see the banner repeatedly
8. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for recognizing DNT signals. Ashlar does not currently respond to DNT browser signals, but you can control cookie tracking through our cookie banner and browser settings.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, by displaying a prominent notice on the Service or sending you an email.
10. Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your rights regarding cookies, please contact us at:
Ashlar
Email: support@ashlar.tools
For more information about how we handle your data generally, please see our Privacy Policy.