Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
ClaudeMania uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
claudemania-theme | Stores your dark/light theme preference | 1 year |
claudemania-auth | Maintains your login session | 30 days |
claudemania-cookie-consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience and our services.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24 hours | 24 hours |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing. Stripe's cookies are essential for fraud detection and payment security. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Google Tag Manager: For analytics tracking (with your consent). Google Privacy Policy
- Vercel: Our hosting provider may set cookies for performance optimization and analytics. Vercel Privacy Policy
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site to see the consent banner again
- Using your browser's built-in cookie management settings
Browser Cookie Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management guides for popular browsers:
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable all cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your theme preferences won't be saved
- Some security features may be affected
However, you can use most of our website even if you reject analytics cookies.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@claudemania.com