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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2 July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones Faro uses, and how you can control them. We use a minimal set of cookies, no advertising, no cross-site tracking.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser when you visit. They are used for a range of purposes, from keeping you logged in, to helping us understand how the site is being used. You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, through the cookie banner we display on your first visit.

Cookies we use

NameProviderPurposeDurationType
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier.2 yearsAnalytics
_ga_*Google Analytics 4Stores and counts page views for the GA4 session.2 yearsAnalytics
_dc_gtm_GA_IDGoogle Tag ManagerUsed by GTM to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. Does not collect personal data directly.1 minuteFunctional
__sessionClerkStores your authenticated session token so you remain logged in while using Faro.SessionNecessary
__clientClerkIdentifies the Clerk client instance for your browser. Required for authentication to function.1 yearNecessary
__client_uatClerkTracks the last update time of your Clerk client session. Used for session validation.1 yearNecessary
faro_consentFaroRemembers your cookie consent choice so we don't show the banner on every visit.1 yearNecessary

Cookie categories

Necessary

Required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled, without them, features like the cookie consent banner itself would not work.

Functional

Support basic functionality such as session management via Google Tag Manager. These do not collect personal data directly.

Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use Faro so we can improve it. All analytics data is anonymised and aggregated. You can opt out of these cookies below.

How to control cookies

Cookie banner. On your first visit, we display a cookie banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is remembered for 1 year via the faro_consent cookie.

Browser settings. All major browsers let you block or delete cookies. This may affect some functionality on Faro and other sites. Links to cookie management for common browsers:

Google Analytics opt-out. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all sites using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy if we add new features or third-party services that use cookies. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. For significant changes, we will display a notice on the site.

Questions

Cookie questions: hello@byfaro.ai