Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 24, 2026 · Effective Date: July 24, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better experience.
How We Use Cookies
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Keep you logged in | 7 days |
cookie_consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site. You can opt out.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintain session | 2 years |
_clck | Microsoft Clarity | User identification | 1 year |
_clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Session tracking | 1 day |
Managing Your Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit the Site, you can:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies
- Necessary Only: Enable only essential cookies
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Microsoft Clarity: clarity.microsoft.com/opt-out
Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the Site.
Data collected:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- How you arrived at the Site
- Device and browser information
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand user behavior through heatmaps, session recordings, and behavioral analytics. Clarity may record your session (mouse movements, clicks, scrolls) on pages where it is active, and stores cookies such as _clck (user identification, 1 year) and _clsk (session tracking, 1 day).
Data collected:
- Click patterns
- Scroll behavior
- Page navigation
- Session recordings (visual replay of your visit)
- Device and browser information
Clarity respects your cookie choice: analytics tracking starts only after you accept analytics cookies. If you choose "Necessary Only" or withdraw consent, Clarity is set to denied and no session is recorded. You can also opt out globally at clarity.microsoft.com/opt-out.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- Necessary cookies disabled: You may not be able to log in or use the Site
- Analytics cookies disabled: The Site will still function; we just won't track your usage
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Check this page for the latest version.
Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: privacy@fdeinstinct.com
- Website: fdeinstinct.com/contact