Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 21, 2026
About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Pensatorium, operated by Tiago Marques (an individual based in Portugal), uses cookies and similar technologies on the Pensatorium web application. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, provide authentication, and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
Pensatorium uses only strictly necessary cookies — the ones required to sign you in and to remember the cookie choice you have made. We do not use tracking, advertising, or profiling cookies.
This policy applies to the Pensatorium web app. The Pensatorium mobile app does not use HTTP cookies; session tokens are stored in your device's secure storage (iOS Keychain / Android Keystore).
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
REQUIREDThese cookies are essential for the application to function and cannot be disabled. They are set in response to actions you take, such as signing in or recording your cookie choice.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication cookies (various) | Clerk (clerk.com, *.clerk.accounts.dev) | Maintain your sign-in session and authenticate API requests | Session / short-lived |
| pensatorium-cookie-consent | Pensatorium | Records whether you have acknowledged this cookie notice | 1 year |
| pensatorium-cookie-preferences | Pensatorium | Stores your cookie preference settings | 1 year |
Legal Basis: These cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the service you requested (GDPR Article 6(1)(b); ePrivacy Directive Art. 5(3) exemption for strictly necessary cookies).
2. Functional Cookies
NOT USEDPensatorium does not currently set functional cookies. User preferences such as theme (light/dark mode) are stored in your browser's local storage (not cookies) and are never transmitted to our servers.
3. Analytics Cookies
NOT USEDPensatorium does not set analytics cookies.
Vercel Analytics (cookieless): Our web app uses Vercel Analytics, which collects aggregated page-view and referrer data without setting cookies and without identifying individual users. Because no information is stored on your device, no consent is required under GDPR / ePrivacy for this processing. See Vercel's analytics privacy notice.
4. Marketing Cookies
NOT USEDPensatorium does not use marketing, advertising, or cross-site tracking cookies. We do not display third-party advertisements and do not sell or share personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
If we introduce optional cookies in the future (for example, an opt-in analytics tool), we will update this policy and request your consent before setting them.
Managing Cookies
Cookie Notice
On your first visit to Pensatorium, we show a short cookie notice explaining that only strictly necessary cookies are used. Acknowledging the notice does not opt you in to any tracking — it simply records that you have seen it so we don't show it again.
Via Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Warning: Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using Pensatorium.
Third-Party Cookies
Pensatorium uses Clerk for authentication, which may set third-party cookies from the following domains:
clerk.com- Authentication service*.clerk.accounts.dev- User account management
These cookies are strictly necessary for authentication and cannot be disabled if you want to use Pensatorium. For more information, see Clerk's Cookie Documentation.
Consent Records
When you acknowledge our cookie notice, we record that event server-side (timestamp, IP address, and user-agent string) as evidence that the notice was shown and acknowledged. These records are retained for 2 years and are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Data Protection and Privacy
Cookies may contain personal data such as authentication tokens and user identifiers. We protect this data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive).
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Pensatorium does not sell or share personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Material changes will be announced through the Service or by email at least 14 days before they take effect. We will request your consent again if required by law.
Contact Us
If you have questions about cookies or this policy, please contact us at pensatorium.ai@gmail.com.
This cookie policy is part of our Privacy Policy and should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service.