This Cookie Policy explains how The Brooklyn Wedding ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at thebrooklynwedding.com (the "Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags, which function in a comparable way. When we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we include these related technologies.
Key distinction: First-party cookies are set by The Brooklyn Wedding directly. Third-party cookies are set by external services we use, such as analytics providers and payment processors.
2. Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into four groups based on their purpose. Below is a detailed breakdown of each category, including specific cookies, their purpose, and how long they persist.
AStrictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. Without them, you cannot sign in, use the comparison tool, or complete purchases. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Authentication session token | Session |
| __client_uat | Clerk | User authentication state | 1 year |
| __session | Clerk | Active session identifier | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention during checkout | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Checkout session identifier | 30 minutes |
BFunctional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. Disabling them may reduce functionality.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| tbw_filters | The Brooklyn Wedding | Saves your venue search filters (neighborhood, type, capacity, price range) | 30 days |
| tbw_view_mode | The Brooklyn Wedding | Remembers grid/list/map view preference | 1 year |
| tbw_compare | The Brooklyn Wedding | Stores comparison set data for the venue comparison tool | 90 days |
| tbw_cookie_consent | The Brooklyn Wedding | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
CAnalytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks site usage patterns | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| ph_* | PostHog | Product analytics, feature usage tracking, and session recording | 1 year |
DMarketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before setting them.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Service are set by third-party services we integrate with. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies:
Clerk (Authentication)
Manages user sign-in, sign-up, and session management. Clerk sets cookies necessary for secure authentication.
Clerk Privacy PolicyStripe (Payments)
Processes payments for intel packs and premium subscriptions. Stripe sets cookies for fraud prevention and checkout session management.
Stripe Privacy PolicyGoogle Analytics
Provides aggregate website traffic and usage analytics. We use IP anonymization and do not enable advertising features.
Google Privacy PolicyPostHog (Product Analytics)
Tracks product usage patterns, feature adoption, and session recordings to help us improve the Service.
PostHog Privacy PolicyConvex (Backend Services)
Powers our real-time database and backend functions. May store session-related data for API communication.
Convex Privacy Policy4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Service, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Receive notifications when a cookie is set
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific analytics services:
Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in, using the comparison tool, or purchasing intel packs. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your use of the Service.
5. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We honor DNT signals by disabling non-essential analytics cookies when we detect a DNT header.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
For significant changes that affect how we use cookies, we will provide prominent notice on our Service and, where required, seek your consent again.