Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 26, 2026
Last Updated: May 26, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Purpose Budget LLC ("Purpose Budget," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on purposebudget.com and the Purpose Budget mobile application (the "Service"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website or application. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site operator. Some cookies are essential for the Service to function, while others help us understand how you use it.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk | Authenticates your session and keeps you signed in | Session |
| __client_uat | Clerk | Tracks authentication state for client-side rendering | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service. When you are signed in, analytics events are linked to your account. Where consent is required, we use our consent management platform and product settings to control optional analytics cookies based on your choices.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog | Product analytics — tracks page views, feature usage, and session duration. All form inputs and financial values (amounts, balances) are masked. | 1 year |
Your analytics preference is used to opt PostHog capturing in or out where applicable and to clear or avoid setting non-essential analytics cookies to the extent supported by browser and provider controls.
2.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies, when enabled, are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns, such as whether ad clicks result in sign-ups. Where consent is required, we use consent controls to manage advertising cookies and related tracking based on your choices.
| Cookie or Storage | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_* | Google Ads | Conversion tracking — measures whether ad clicks result in sign-ups. Does not track your financial data. | 90 days |
2.4 Consent Management
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Termly consent record | Termly | Stores or retrieves anonymous browser-level consent choices and basic regional settings so we can respect your preferences across visits | Varies by browser and settings |
3. How to Manage Cookies
3.1 Consent Banner
When you first visit the Service, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookies" link in the site or dashboard footer, or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site to trigger the banner again.
3.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- •View and delete existing cookies
- •Block cookies from specific or all websites
- •Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies (such as authentication cookies) will prevent you from signing in to the Service.
3.3 Do Not Track
There is currently no industry consensus on how to respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. We recommend using the cookie consent banner to manage your cookie and privacy preferences.
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use the following technologies:
- •Local Storage: Used to store your application preferences (such as active Space selection and UI state) on your device. This data never leaves your browser.
- •Session Recordings: PostHog may record session replays with your consent. All form inputs are masked, and financial values (amounts, balances) are redacted before recording. When you are signed in, recordings are linked to your account. These recordings help us identify usability issues.
- •Consent Preferences Storage: Termly may use browser-level storage and an anonymous visitor identifier to remember consent choices, determine the appropriate banner experience for your region, and maintain consent records. This is not intended to identify you as a Purpose Budget account holder.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies and similar technologies on our Service are set by third-party providers (PostHog, Google, Termly) as described above. We do not control how these third parties use their cookies. For more information, refer to their respective privacy policies:
- •PostHog: posthog.com/privacy
- •Google: policies.google.com/privacy
- •Termly: termly.io/our-privacy-policy
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Material changes may also trigger a new consent request via the cookie banner.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: support@purposebudget.com
- Mail: Purpose Budget LLC, 5900 Balcones Drive Ste 100, Austin, TX 78731