Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Mataki Labs LLC (“Fairlead,” “we,” “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit fairlead.dev, its subdomains, and our cloud-based services (collectively, the “Sites”).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience. Similar technologies include web beacons (pixel tags), local storage, and session storage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Sites to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and session management.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration	Provider
`fl_session`	Session management and authentication	Session	Fairlead
`fl_csrf`	Cross-site request forgery protection	Session	Fairlead
`fl_cc`	Cookie consent preference	1 year	Fairlead
`__clerk_*`	Authentication session management	Session / 1 year	Clerk

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your dashboard preferences and display options.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration	Provider
`fl_prefs`	Remember dashboard layout preferences	1 year	Fairlead

3. Your Choices

When you first visit our Sites, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Sites to function.

3.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Sites, including the ability to log in and access the dashboard.

3.3 Do Not Track

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When DNT is enabled, we do not set functional cookies beyond those strictly necessary for the Sites to operate.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Authentication is handled by Clerk, which may set cookies for session management. Clerk’s privacy practices are described in the Clerk Privacy Policy. We do not use advertising tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies.

5. Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date above and, for significant changes, by posting a notice on the Sites.

6. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy should be directed to privacy@fairlead.dev.