Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience. We also use browser local storage (not a cookie) to remember your consent choice.
Cookie Categories
We classify our cookies into two categories:
- Strictly Necessary: Cookies required for the website to function, such as remembering your consent preference. These cannot be disabled.
- Performance / Analytics: Cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity). These are only set if you consent.
Cookie Details
The table below lists all cookies and local storage items we may use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Analytics session state | 2 years | |
| _clck | Clarity analytics | 1 year | Microsoft |
| _clsk | Clarity session | 1 day | Microsoft |
| Clarity_MS_Activity | Clarity activity tracking | Session | Microsoft |
| MUID | Clarity machine ID | 1 year | Microsoft |
| CLUID | Clarity user identifier | 1 year | Microsoft |
| ANONYMOUSID | Clarity anonymous ID | 1 year | Microsoft |
| __cl.db | Clarity local database | Session | Microsoft |
| __cl.uid | Clarity user identifier | 1 year | Microsoft |
| __cl.d | Clarity device data | Session | Microsoft |
| cookie_consent | Consent record (localStorage) | Until withdrawn | This site |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Language preference | 1 year | This site |
Cookie Consent — localStorage Explanation
Our cookie consent preference (cookie_consent) is stored in your browser's local storage rather than as an HTTP cookie.
Why local storage?
- The consent preference only needs to be read by the website's JavaScript — it does not need to be sent to the server on every request.
- Local storage keeps the data entirely on your device, giving you full control.
- You can clear it at any time using your browser settings.
How to clear your consent preference:
- Chrome / Edge: Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings → [our site] → Clear data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data → [our site] → Remove
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → [our site] → Remove
- Any browser: Open Developer Tools (F12) → Application/Storage → Local Storage → [our site] → Delete the
cookie_consentkey
Clearing this will cause the consent banner to appear again on your next visit.
Managing Cookies
When you first visit our site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our consent banner. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience.
Manage Preferences: We use browser local storage (not a cookie) to remember your consent choice. To reset your consent, you can clear your browser's local storage for our site — this will show the consent banner again on your next visit.
Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics sets cookies to collect anonymous data. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing Google's privacy policy for more information.
Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at legal@yam4.dev.