Cookie Policy — FunderVibe

Effective date: August 3, 2026 · Questions: [email protected]

FunderVibe uses a small number of cookies to operate the site. This page explains exactly which cookies we use, why, and how to control them.

Cookies we use

Cookie name	Type	Purpose	Expiry
session	Strictly necessary	Keeps you logged in between page loads. Contains your session ID (not your user data). Set by the Flask session framework — no session = you can't log in.	Session / browser close
fv-theme	Functional	Stores your light/dark mode preference so it persists across visits. Stored in `localStorage`, not a cookie — no server access.	Persistent (localStorage)
fv_cookie_consent	Functional	Records whether you've dismissed the cookie consent banner. Stored in `localStorage` — prevents the banner re-appearing on every page load.	Persistent (localStorage)

What we don't use cookies for

FunderVibe does not use:

Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Hotjar, etc.)
Advertising or retargeting cookies (Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, etc.)
Third-party tracking scripts of any kind

Stripe's payment fields may set their own cookies on checkout pages in accordance with Stripe's cookie policy. These are strictly necessary for fraud prevention and payment processing.

How to manage or delete cookies

The only server-side cookie we set is the session cookie, which is strictly necessary for authentication. Deleting it will log you out.

You can clear all cookies and localStorage values for FunderVibe at any time through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings. After clearing, your theme preference and consent status will reset.

To clear localStorage values specifically:

Chrome/Edge: DevTools → Application → Local Storage → right-click domain → Clear
Firefox: DevTools → Storage → Local Storage → right-click domain → Delete All
Safari: Develop → Show Web Inspector → Storage → Local Storage

Questions about our cookie use? Contact us at [email protected].