Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide a better experience. We use cookies for authentication, preferences, analytics, and performance optimization.

You have full control over cookie preferences and can adjust them below or in your browser settings.

Necessary Cookies

Required for core functionality

Always Active

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences

Optional - Recommended

Analytics Cookies

Help us improve the service

Optional - Anonymized

Marketing Cookies

Personalize your experience

Optional - Not Currently Used

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies set by BulkForge are called "first-party cookies," while cookies set by parties other than BulkForge are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by third parties (like analytics or authentication services).

2. How We Use Cookies

BulkForge uses cookies for the following purposes:

Necessary Cookies (Required)

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
__session	Authentication and session management	Session
__clerk_*	User authentication (Clerk Auth)	1 year
csrf_token	Security against CSRF attacks	Session
vercel_*	Load balancing and routing	Session

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a personalized experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Dashboard layout, theme, language settings	1 year
selected_site	Remember last selected WordPress site	30 days
workflow_filters	Save filter settings for workflows	90 days

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how you use the Service so we can improve it. All data is anonymized and aggregated.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - unique visitor tracking	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics - session tracking	2 years
analytics_session	Usage patterns and feature adoption	30 days

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

Currently, we do not use marketing or advertising cookies. This section is included for transparency and may be updated if we introduce such cookies in the future.

If we introduce marketing cookies, we will notify you and update this policy accordingly.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to provide the Service:

Clerk (clerk.dev): Authentication and user management
Google Analytics: Website traffic and usage analytics (anonymized)
Stripe: Payment processing (only on checkout pages)
Vercel: Hosting and performance optimization

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies if you have concerns about their data practices.

4. Cookie Duration Types

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for authentication and security.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a specified period (e.g., 30 days, 1 year). Used for preferences and analytics.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 BulkForge Cookie Settings

Use the cookie preference manager below to control optional cookies. Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to function.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Browser Add-On
Do Not Track (DNT): Enable in your browser settings (we honor DNT signals)

Note: Blocking or deleting certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Service. For example, you may need to log in each time you visit, or your preferences may not be saved.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:

Email: privacy@bulkforge.app
Support: hello@bulkforge.app

Cookie Preference Manager

Necessary Cookies

Required

Essential for authentication and core functionality

Always Active

Functional Cookies

Optional

Remember your preferences and settings

Analytics Cookies

Optional

Help us improve the service (anonymized data)

Marketing Cookies

Not Used

Personalized content (currently not used)