Cookie Policy
Last updated: 27 March 2026
This policy explains how FairKitty uses cookies and local storage. We keep it simple: we only use what's strictly necessary for the Service to work.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. Local storage is a similar browser technology that allows websites to store data locally on your device. Both are used to remember information between page visits.
2. What We Use
FairKitty uses only essential cookies and local storage. We do not use any tracking, advertising, or third-party marketing cookies.
| Storage | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
fairkitty-token (cookie) | Keeps you signed in across page loads | Essential | 7 days |
| Auth store (local storage) | Stores your authentication token and basic profile info | Essential | Until you sign out |
| App store (local storage) | Stores your recent groups, group access tokens, and UI preferences | Essential | Until cleared |
| Theme preference (local storage) | Remembers your light/dark mode choice | Essential | Until cleared |
| Microsoft Clarity (first-party cookies) | Anonymous session analytics to help us improve the user experience | Essential analytics | Session-based |
3. What We Do NOT Use
- No advertising or marketing cookies
- No cross-site tracking cookies
- No social media tracking pixels
- No Google Analytics
- No third-party cookies that build advertising profiles
4. Why No Cookie Banner?
Since FairKitty uses only essential cookies required for the Service to function, a cookie consent banner is not legally required under Australian privacy guidance or the ePrivacy Directive. We respect your time and don't interrupt your experience with unnecessary pop-ups.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Note that clearing cookies will sign you out, and clearing local storage will remove your saved groups and preferences.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored for a website
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Clear local storage
6. Changes to This Policy
If we start using additional cookies (for example, if we add a new analytics tool), we will update this policy and, if required, implement a consent mechanism.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at support@fairkitty.app.