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Learn how CrawlForge uses cookies to provide essential authentication, analytics, and functionality for our web scraping platform.

Last Updated: December 2025

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1. What Are Cookies?2. How We Use Cookies3. Types of Cookies4. Third-Party Cookies5. Managing Your Cookies6. Updates to This Policy7. Contact Information

1. What Are Cookies?

Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and understanding how you use our platform.

How CrawlForge Uses Cookies

CrawlForge ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our web scraping MCP server platform at crawlforge.dev. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.

2. How We Use Cookies

Essential Authentication

  • •We use cookies to maintain your login session securely
  • •Authentication JWT token (15-minute expiry) stored as httpOnly cookie
  • •Refresh token (7-day expiry) enables automatic session renewal
  • •httpOnly cookies prevent XSS attacks for enhanced security

Analytics & Usage Tracking

  • •PostHog analytics helps us understand how developers use our platform
  • •Improve features, identify bugs, and optimize user experience
  • •All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated

Functional Preferences

  • •Theme settings (light/dark mode) remembered across sessions
  • •Dashboard layout choices and customizations
  • •Personalized experience tailored to your preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Name:auth_token
Duration:15 minutes
Purpose:Stores your authentication JWT for secure access to your dashboard
Provider:CrawlForge (First-party)
Name:refresh_token
Duration:7 days
Purpose:Enables automatic session renewal without requiring re-login
Provider:CrawlForge (First-party)
Name:session_id
Duration:Session (until browser closes)
Purpose:Maintains your session state across page navigations
Provider:CrawlForge (First-party)

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience.

Name:ph_* (PostHog)
Duration:1 year
Purpose:Tracks anonymous usage patterns, feature adoption, and user flows
Provider:PostHog (Third-party)
Name:posthog_session
Duration:30 minutes
Purpose:Groups user actions into sessions for behavioral analysis
Provider:PostHog (Third-party)

Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization based on your preferences.

Name:theme_preference
Duration:1 year
Purpose:Remembers your light/dark mode preference
Provider:CrawlForge (First-party)
Name:api_key_visibility
Duration:30 days
Purpose:Remembers your dashboard display preferences
Provider:CrawlForge (First-party)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies to provide essential functionality:

PostHog

Optional
Purpose:Product analytics and feature usage tracking
Cookies:ph_*, posthog_session
WebsitePrivacy Policy

Stripe

Required
Purpose:Payment processing and fraud prevention
Cookies:__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid
WebsitePrivacy Policy

Vercel Analytics

Required
Purpose:Performance monitoring and web vitals tracking
Cookies:__v_*, __vercel_*
WebsitePrivacy Policy

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control how cookies are used on your device:

Browser Settings

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

  • •Block all cookies
  • •Block third-party cookies only
  • •Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • •Clear existing cookies

Learn more about cookie controls in your browser:

ChromeFirefoxSafariEdge

Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of PostHog analytics tracking, you can:

  • •Use browser extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin
  • •Enable Do Not Track in your browser settings
  • •Contact us to manually opt out your account

Important Notice

Blocking or deleting essential cookies (authentication, session management) will prevent you from logging in and using the CrawlForge dashboard. The platform requires these cookies to function securely.

6. Updates to This Policy

Policy Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other operational needs. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • •Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • •Notify you via email if you have an account with us
  • •Display a prominent notice on our website

Stay Informed

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

7. Contact Information

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Contact Details

  • •Email: support@crawlforge.dev
  • •Website: crawlforge.dev
  • •Response Time: Within 48 business hours

Related Legal Documents

Privacy Policy

Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Terms of Service

Understand the terms and conditions for using CrawlForge

Acceptable Use Policy

Guidelines for ethical and legal use of our web scraping tools

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CrawlForge and our services

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to contact us.

support@crawlforge.dev

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