Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 27, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. BlackOut uses cookies to keep you logged in, remember your settings, and improve the platform.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function. They handle authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies without losing access to the platform.
- __session — Clerk authentication session token
- __client_uat — Clerk client state indicator
- __clerk_db_jwt — Clerk development/debug token (development only)
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We use analytics cookies to understand how members use the platform — which tools are popular, where users encounter issues, and how we can improve the experience. Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your display settings, theme preferences, and layout choices so you don't have to set them every visit.
Third-Party Cookies
BlackOut does not use third-party advertising cookies. We do not serve ads or allow ad networks to place cookies on our platform. The only third-party cookies come from our authentication provider (Clerk) and are essential for login functionality.
Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect your ability to use the platform:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Blocking essential cookies (authentication) will prevent you from logging in to BlackOut.
Cookie Retention
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Authentication cookies: Expire after 7 days of inactivity
- Preference cookies: Retained for up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Retained for up to 1 year
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Material changes will be noted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
Questions about our cookie practices? Contact us at [email protected].