What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help services function correctly and remember your preferences.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are required for the service to function. You cannot opt out of these.
- Authentication cookies set by Clerk to keep you signed in and maintain your session
- Security cookies to protect against cross-site request forgery
Functional Cookies
These improve your experience but are not strictly required.
- Preference cookies that remember your settings within the application
Analytics Cookies
If we use analytics in future, this policy will be updated to reflect that. Currently Narrative Chronicle does not use third-party analytics or advertising cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
The following third-party services may set cookies as part of their operation:
- Clerk (authentication) — sets session and security cookies necessary for login
- Dodo Payments (payment processing) — sets cookies during the payment flow only
We do not use advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or data broker integrations.
Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies will prevent the service from functioning correctly. Blocking third-party cookies may affect the payment flow.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the service evolves. Significant changes will be communicated via email or notice on the website.
Contact
For questions about cookies or data contact: chronicle@thenarrativeforge.com