Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 14, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform. Some cookies are essential for the Service to function; others are optional and require your consent.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are required for authentication and core functionality. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk | User authentication session | Session |
| __client_uat | Clerk | Session validation timestamp | Session |
| __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Authentication token (dev mode) | Session |
| cookie_consent | Scribora | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Preference Cookies (Optional)
Store your settings for a personalized experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Scribora | Light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Scribora | Language preference hint (primary detection is via URL path) | 1 year |
2.3 Third-Party Cookies (Checkout)
When you interact with our checkout flow, our payment processor Paddle may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing purposes. These are essential for completing transactions securely.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pjs_* | Paddle | Checkout session & fraud prevention | Session / 1 year |
2.4 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
We do not currently use third-party analytics cookies on Scribora.ai. If we introduce analytics tracking in the future, it will require your explicit consent via the cookie banner before any analytics cookies are set.
3. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
- Cookie banner: Use the cookie consent banner to accept or reject optional cookies when you first visit the site, or click "Cookie Settings" in the footer to change your preferences.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using the Service.
4. Cookies on Generated Landing Pages
Landing pages generated via Scribora may set additional cookies depending on the configuration chosen by the landing page owner, including Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel cookies. These are governed by the landing page's own cookie consent banner and the privacy policy of the landing page owner, not this Cookie Policy.
5. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].