Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 7, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how ClipFactory ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our web application (the "Service"). It also explains your choices regarding these technologies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics information, and enable advertising functionality. Similar technologies include pixel tags, web beacons, local storage, and device fingerprinting.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __clerk_session | Authentication and session management | Session |
| __clerk_db_jwt | Secure authentication token | Session |
| cf_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting anonymous information. They help us improve the user experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users and track sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 24 hours |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by our third-party advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on our Service and across other websites. These cookies are only active on the Free Plan. Pro and Enterprise users do not see ads and these cookies are not set.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Serve and measure ad interactions | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Serve ads based on browsing behavior | 13 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Personalized advertising across Google's ad network | 13 months |
| NID | Store user preferences and customize ads | 6 months | |
| DSID | Google DoubleClick | Link ad activity to the user when signed in to Google | 2 weeks |
| 1P_JAR | Ad optimization and frequency capping | 1 month |
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cf_theme | Remember your theme preference (light/dark) | 12 months |
| cf_lang | Remember your language preference | 12 months |
3. Google AdSense & Personalized Advertising
Our Free Plan uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to ClipFactory and other websites. Specifically:
- Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your browsing history across the web.
- Google and its partners may collect and use data for ad personalization and measurement.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.
- European users can manage preferences at Your Online Choices (EU).
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit ClipFactory, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookie categories, including advertising and analytics.
- Reject Non-Essential: Only strictly necessary cookies will be used. No advertising or analytics cookies will be set.
- Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web 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.
Note that blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Service.
4.3 Opt-Out Links
- Google Ads: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- DAA (US): https://www.aboutads.info/choices
- EDAA (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
- NAI: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
5. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We treat DNT signals as equivalent to opting out of non-essential cookies.
6. CCPA — "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information"
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the use of advertising cookies to serve personalized ads may constitute "sharing" of personal information. California residents can opt out by:
- Clicking "Reject Non-Essential" in the cookie consent banner.
- Contacting us at [email protected].
- Using the opt-out links listed above.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy with a new "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
- Email: [email protected]