Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 3, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Session Cookies:
- Purpose: Maintain your logged-in state
- Duration: Deleted when you close your browser
- Data Stored: Session ID, authentication token
CSRF Protection:
- Purpose: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
- Duration: Session-based
- Data Stored: CSRF token
2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform. You can opt out of these cookies.
Mixpanel:
- Purpose: Track user behavior and feature usage
- Duration: Up to 1 year
- Data Stored: Anonymized user ID, pages visited, features used, device information
- Privacy Policy: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Opt-Out: Use our cookie consent banner
Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by FlockFinder directly:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| flockfinder_session | Authentication and session management | Session | Essential |
| XSRF-TOKEN | CSRF protection | Session | Essential |
Third-Party Cookies
| Service | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixpanel | Analytics and user behavior tracking | Up to 1 year | Analytics |
| Stripe | Payment processing | Session | Essential |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
If you disable essential cookies:
- ❌ You will not be able to log in
- ❌ The website will not function properly
- ❌ Security features will not work
We do not recommend disabling essential cookies.
Analytics Cookies
If you disable analytics cookies:
- ✅ The website will function normally
- ✅ Your privacy is enhanced
- ❌ We cannot improve the platform based on usage data
Cookie Security
Our cookies use the following security attributes:
- Secure: Cookies are only sent over HTTPS
- HttpOnly: Cookies cannot be accessed by JavaScript (prevents XSS attacks)
- SameSite: Cookies are not sent with cross-site requests (prevents CSRF attacks)
Third-Party Cookie Policies
Mixpanel (Analytics)
- Privacy Policy: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Opt-Out: https://mixpanel.com/optout
Stripe (Payments)
- Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
- Note: Only used when processing payments
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://flockfinder.org
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
By using FlockFinder, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.