1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site operators.
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|
| __clerk_* | Authentication | Authentication state and session management |
| __session | Authentication | Active session token for authenticated users |
Blocking these cookies will prevent you from signing in and using authenticated features of the Service.
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|
| ph_* | Analytics | Session tracking, event capture |
| va_* | Analytics | Anonymous page view and performance metrics |
4. Third-Party Cookies
During checkout, our payment processor may set additional cookies:
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|
| Paddle | Checkout session, payment processing, fraud prevention |
These cookies are set directly by Paddle during the checkout process and are subject to Paddle's Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in to Austral Audio.
To opt out of analytics tracking, you can block ph_* and va_* cookies in your browser settings.