Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 3, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics information, and remember your preferences.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) Makrly uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled. Without these cookies, you would not be able to log in or use authenticated features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| authjs.session-token | Authenticates your session after logging in with GitHub | Session / 30 days | HTTP cookie |
| authjs.csrf-token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | HTTP cookie |
| authjs.callback-url | Remembers where to redirect you after authentication | Session | HTTP cookie |
These cookies are set with HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite=Lax flags for security.
2.2 Preference Storage (Local Storage)
We use your browser's local storage (not cookies) to remember your preferences. These values are never sent to our servers automatically.
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| makrly_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted or rejected) | Until cleared |
| makrly_cookie_consent_at | Timestamp of when you made your cookie consent choice | Until cleared |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies are optional and are only set if you click "Accept" on our cookie consent banner. If you decline, no analytics cookies are set and no analytics data is collected from your session.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service, which pages are most popular, and where users encounter issues. This data is used solely to improve the Service.
3. Cookies in Our Widgets
Our embeddable widgets (changelog, help center, idea board) are designed with privacy in mind:
- No cookies set: Our widgets do not set any cookies on your visitors' devices
- No cross-site tracking: We do not track visitors across different websites
- Server-side analytics: View counting and rate limiting use server-side IP hashing (SHA-256) instead of cookies
- No advertising: Widget data is never used for advertising purposes
4. How to Manage Your Cookies
4.1 Via Our Consent Banner
When you first visit makrly.com, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can:
- Accept: Enable optional analytics cookies alongside essential cookies
- Decline: Only essential cookies will be used (analytics cookies are not set)
Both options are displayed with equal prominence. You can change your preference at any time by clicking the "Cookies" link in the footer of any page, which will re-open the consent banner.
4.2 Via Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all or certain cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using authenticated features of the Service.
4.3 Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we treat it as a valid opt-out of non-essential cookies — equivalent to clicking "Decline" on our consent banner. No additional action is needed on your part.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We do not allow third-party advertising cookies on our Service. The only third-party cookies that may be present are:
- GitHub OAuth: During the authentication flow, GitHub may set its own cookies on its domain (github.com). These are governed by GitHub's privacy policy.
- Stripe: When you access the billing portal or make a payment, Stripe may set cookies on its domain. These are governed by Stripe's privacy policy.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date on this page. If we introduce new categories of cookies, we will re-request your consent via the cookie consent banner.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: hello@makrly.com