Cookies
Last updated: October 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
Why we use cookies
TapSafe only uses essential cookies required for session management and site security. We do not use analytics, marketing, or advertising cookies on this site.
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website and service to operate correctly. They include session cookies used to support authentication, keep you logged in, and maintain secure sessions.
Note: Authentication is provided via Clerk, a third-party identity provider. Clerk may set essential cookies required for authentication and session management. For details about Clerk's cookie practices, see https://clerk.com/privacy.
Third-party cookies
We do not use third-party analytics or marketing cookies. The only third-party cookies that may be present are service-related cookies used to operate features such as hosting or payment providers. These are essential for the relevant functionality and are clearly documented by the provider where applicable.
Managing cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete cookies, or receive a notification when a cookie is set. If you block essential cookies, some features of the site (such as login and secure sessions) may not work as intended.
Cookie retention
Cookies we set may have different lifetimes. Some cookies expire when you close your browser (session cookies) and others remain on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies). Where applicable we list retention periods in the table below.
| Cookie type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site security, session management | Session |
| Authentication (third-party) | Authentication and session cookies set by Clerk | Session / as set by Clerk |
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will publish any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us