1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your browser, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalised experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close the browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
FlashRole uses the minimum number of cookies necessary to operate the Service. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. Without them, you cannot sign in or use the platform.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk | Authentication session token | Session | Cannot be disabled |
| __client_uat | Clerk | User authentication state | Persistent (1 year) | Cannot be disabled |
| __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Secure signed JWT for session verification | Session | Cannot be disabled |
2.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience. You can clear them through your browser settings without breaking the Service.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| flashrole_theme | FlashRole | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | Persistent (1 year) | Browser settings |
2.3 Payment Cookies (Required During Checkout)
Stripe sets these cookies only during the payment flow to prevent fraud. We never see your full card details.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Duration | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| m | Stripe | Stripe fraud prevention identifier | Persistent (2 years) | Required for payment security |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Stripe session identifier | Persistent (1 year) | Required for checkout |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Short-lived Stripe session | Session | Required for checkout |
3. What We Do NOT Use
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Deleting essential cookies will sign you out of FlashRole and require re-authentication on your next visit.
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, FlashRole uses browser localStorage to store non-sensitive application state (such as onboarding progress and UI preferences) entirely on your device. This data does not leave your browser and is not sent to our servers.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as the Service evolves. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email privacy@flashrole.com