Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.

This Cookie Policy explains how Machines for Makers ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on Machines for Makers.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account (provided by Clerk)
• Session cookies: Maintain your session state
• Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Preference cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., dark mode, sidebar state)
• Feature cookies: Remember your tool preferences in Machines for Makers

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Vercel Analytics: Anonymous page view and performance metrics
• Error tracking: Help us identify and fix issues

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Our service providers may set cookies for:

• Clerk: Authentication and user management
• Stripe: Secure payment processing (fraud prevention)

3. Specific Cookies We Use

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete specific or all cookies
• Block all or third-party cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using our service, including logging in.

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:

• Store your unsaved project data temporarily (so you don't lose work)
• Cache application assets for faster loading
• Remember UI preferences

Local storage can be cleared through your browser settings alongside cookies.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can manage cookies through browser settings as described above.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies:

• Email: privacy@machinesformakers.com
• Company: Machines for Makers