Cookie Policy
This policy explains how HowTo.Haus uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use our platform to improve your experience.
We also use similar technologies like local storage, session storage, and web beacons to provide our services effectively. When we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we include these related technologies.
Your Control
You have full control over non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences below or through your browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the website to function.
Types of Cookies We Use
Understanding how different cookies help improve your experience
Essential Cookies
Necessary for the website to function properly
What These Do:
- • Authentication tokens
- • Session management
- • Security preferences
- • Shopping cart contents
- • Load balancing
Third Parties:
- • Clerk (authentication)
- • Vercel (hosting)
How Long:
Session or up to 1 year
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
What These Do:
- • Language preferences
- • Theme settings (dark/light mode)
- • Recent searches
- • Customized layouts
- • Accessibility settings
Third Parties:
- • Local storage only
How Long:
Up to 2 years
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website
What These Do:
- • Page view tracking
- • User journey analysis
- • Performance metrics
- • Error monitoring
- • A/B testing data
Third Parties:
- • Vercel Analytics
- • Internal analytics
How Long:
Up to 2 years
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements
What These Do:
- • Ad personalization
- • Cross-site tracking
- • Conversion tracking
- • Social media integration
- • Remarketing pixels
Third Parties:
- • Currently not used
How Long:
Up to 13 months
Third-Party Services
External services that may set cookies when you use our platform
Clerk
User authentication and account management
Cookies Set:
- __clerk_session
- __clerk_db_jwt
Opt-Out:
Cannot opt-out (essential for service)
Stripe
Payment processing and fraud prevention
Cookies Set:
- __stripe_mid
- __stripe_sid
Opt-Out:
Cannot opt-out for payment functions
Vercel
Website hosting and performance optimization
Cookies Set:
- __vercel_live_token
- _vercel_no_cache
Opt-Out:
Limited (essential for performance)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies on our platform
Platform Cookie Settings
Manage your cookie preferences directly through our platform. Changes take effect immediately.
- • Enable/disable functional cookies
- • Control analytics tracking
- • Manage marketing preferences
- • View current cookie status
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Popular Browsers:
Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for security and basic functionality.
Your Rights Regarding Cookies
GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
- • Right to consent to non-essential cookies
- • Right to withdraw consent at any time
- • Right to access data collected via cookies
- • Right to object to cookie-based processing
- • Right to data portability for cookie data
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
- • Right to know what cookies collect personal info
- • Right to delete cookie-related personal information
- • Right to opt-out of cookie-based data sales (we don't sell)
- • Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights
- • Right to request cookie data disclosures
To exercise your rights or ask questions about our cookie practices, contact our privacy team:
Cookie Consent
By continuing to use HowTo.Haus after reading this Cookie Policy, you consent to our use of essential cookies. For non-essential cookies, we'll ask for your explicit consent through our cookie banner or settings panel.
Essential
Always active for security & functionality
Functional
Your choice for enhanced features
Analytics
Help us improve with your permission
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:
- We'll notify you via email and platform notification
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- We'll provide a summary of changes in our changelog
- We'll ask for renewed consent if required by law
Stay Informed
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. You can subscribe to policy updates in your account notification settings.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Cookie Questions
Privacy Team
Email: privacy@howto.haus
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Address: 123 Innovation Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
This Cookie Policy is effective as of August 24, 2025.
Part of HowTo.Haus Privacy Framework • Designed for transparency and user control