Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your browser. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as whether you are logged in — so you don't have to re-enter it on every page.

How we use cookies

Above the Slush uses a small number of essential and functional cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics. There is no cookie consent banner because we do not set non-essential cookies.

Essential cookies — Clerk authentication

We use Clerk to handle user authentication (sign-up, sign-in, and session management). When you log in, Clerk sets a session cookie in your browser. This cookie is strictly necessary for the platform to function — without it, you cannot stay logged in.

• What it does: Keeps you signed in as you navigate the dashboard and your projects.
• Duration: Session-based; expires when you sign out or the session times out.
• Can it be disabled? Disabling authentication cookies will prevent you from logging in.

Payment cookies — Stripe

We use Stripe to process payments for subscriptions and Single Project purchases. Stripe may set cookies during the checkout flow to prevent fraud and maintain session state while you complete a transaction.

• When: Only during and immediately after a checkout session.
• What it does: Helps Stripe verify the transaction and protect against fraudulent activity.
• Stripe's privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy

Storage and CDN — Cloudflare

We use Cloudflare for content delivery and infrastructure. Cloudflare may set cookies (such as __cf_bm) to distinguish between humans and automated bots, and to manage traffic. These are security and performance cookies, not tracking cookies.

• What it does: Protects against DDoS attacks and helps deliver content faster.
• Cloudflare's privacy policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy

What we do NOT use

• Google Analytics or any other analytics platform
• Facebook Pixel or any social media tracking pixels
• Advertising or retargeting cookies
• Third-party behavioral tracking of any kind

How to control cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. The process varies by browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data

If you disable cookies: Blocking essential cookies (Clerk) will prevent you from logging in. Blocking Stripe cookies during checkout may cause payment failures. CDN/Cloudflare cookies cannot be disabled at the browser level.

Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Email support@abovetheslush.com.