1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Good Grief Enterprises LLC ("Good Grief," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our grief support checklist application. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage, which allows us to store data locally on your browser to improve your experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| Clerk | Authentication & session | Session / 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| PostHog | Usage analytics & errors | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| Good Grief | UI preferences (sidebar state) | Persistent |
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to enhance your experience:
- Quiz responses: Temporarily stored until you create an account, allowing you to continue where you left off
- Sidebar preferences: Remembers whether you prefer the sidebar collapsed or expanded
- Quiz completion status: Tracks whether you've completed the personalization quiz
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that set cookies on our website include:
- Clerk - For authentication services. Privacy Policy
- PostHog - For analytics. Privacy Policy
- Google - If you sign in with Google OAuth. Privacy Policy
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Generally, you can also manage similar technologies in the same way.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of PostHog analytics by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings. PostHog respects this preference.
Clearing Local Storage
You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browsing data. Note that this will reset your preferences and any unsaved quiz progress.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may not be able to sign in or stay signed in
- Your preferences may not be saved between visits
- Some interactive features may not work as expected
8. Do Not Track Signals
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals sent by your browser. When DNT is enabled, our analytics provider (PostHog) will not track your activity on our site.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.