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Cookies (simple guide)
Last updated: July 30, 2026
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser. Promptnator uses a small number of them so the product works. This page is written in plain language — not a lawyer brochure.
What we use cookies for
- Sign-in session (via Clerk) so you stay logged in securely.
- Anonymous free-trial counter so each browser gets a fair 3 free generations (signed so the number can’t be trivially faked).
- A stable anonymous id so Vault/trial features can work before you create an account.
- Remembering that you dismissed the cookie notice (stored in local storage, not a tracking cookie).
What we don’t do with cookies
- We don’t sell cookie data.
- We don’t use advertising “retargeting” cookies in the soft-launch product.
- We don’t load a wall of third-party marketing trackers by default.
Cookie types at a glance
| Name / area | Purpose | Needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk session | Keep you signed in | Essential |
| pn_anon_session / pn_anon_usage | Free anonymous trial identity & generation count (HMAC signed) | Essential |
| pn_owner_key | Links your browser session to vault ownership before login | Essential |
| Analytics / Sentry | Only if we enable them in production for product health | Optional |
How long they last
Essential session and trial cookies may last up to about one year so your free trial is not reset every visit. Auth cookies follow Clerk’s session rules. You can clear cookies anytime in your browser settings — that may sign you out and reset free-trial state for that browser.
Your choices
- Use the “Got it” button on the site notice when you’re fine with essential cookies.
- Block or clear cookies in your browser — some features (login, free trial) may stop working correctly.
- Create an account so your work lives in the Vault instead of only on this device.
More detail
For personal data beyond cookies, see our Privacy Policy. Questions: hello@promptnator.xyz.