Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 7, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how ReceiptGuard uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expire) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

ReceiptGuard uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • To maintain your login session and keep you authenticated
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To analyze how you use our platform and improve our services
  • To ensure the security of your account and prevent fraud
  • To provide personalized features and functionality

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our platform. Without them, you would not be able to use basic features.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
__sessionAuthentication and session management (Clerk)Session
__clerk_*User authentication state and securityVarious
XSRF-TOKENCross-site request forgery protectionSession
receiptguard-cookie-consentStores your cookie consent preference1 year

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to function.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
org_preferenceRemember your selected organization30 days
theme_preferenceStore your theme/display preferences1 year
languageStore your language preference1 year

Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Your Consent)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve it. These cookies are only set if you accept them via our cookie banner.

ServicePurposeDuration
Google Search ConsoleMonitor site performance in search resultsVarious
Google Analytics (GA4)Page views, user behavior, traffic sourcesUp to 2 years
Vercel AnalyticsPerformance metrics and page speed monitoringVarious

Analytics data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users. You can change your analytics preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.

Third-Party Integration Cookies

When you connect third-party services to ReceiptGuard, those services may set their own cookies:

  • Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
  • Slack: Integration authentication and notifications
  • QuickBooks: Accounting platform integration

These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of these services.

4. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage and session storage for:

  • Caching receipt data temporarily during upload and processing
  • Storing UI state and user preferences
  • Improving application performance and user experience
  • Maintaining draft forms and unsaved work

This data is stored only in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly saved.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

🍪 Change Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  1. Clearing your browser cookies
  2. Refreshing this page - the cookie banner will appear again
  3. Selecting your new preference (Accept or Reject)

Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies after each browsing session
  • Make exceptions for specific websites

Here are links to cookie management in popular browsers:

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience:

  • You may need to log in more frequently
  • Some features may not function properly
  • Your preferences and settings will not be saved
  • Essential cookies are required for the platform to work and cannot be disabled
  • Rejecting analytics cookies will not impact platform functionality

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how to interpret DNT signals. We respect browser settings and minimize tracking where possible while maintaining essential functionality.

7. Google Analytics and Data Processing

If you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our services. Key points:

  • We have a Data Processing Agreement with Google
  • IP anonymization is enabled
  • Data is not shared with other Google services
  • You can opt-out via our cookie banner or the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or through a notice on our platform. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect when changes were made.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@receiptguard.io

Your Consent

By accepting cookies via our cookie banner, you consent to our use of analytics cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. Essential cookies are used regardless of your choice as they are necessary for the platform to function. You can withdraw your consent for analytics cookies at any time by clearing your browser cookies and rejecting them when the banner appears again.

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