Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-02-22
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. localStorage is a similar browser mechanism that stores data locally on your device without sending it to the server with every request. Both are used on starcrew.link to provide core functionality and improve your experience.
2. Cookies We Use
The following cookies are set when you use starcrew.link:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token | Essential | Maintains your authenticated session with our Supabase backend. Set automatically when you log in. Without this cookie, you cannot stay signed in. | Session (expires when the auth session ends) |
starcrew-cookie-consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences (which categories you accepted or declined). This cookie is required to honour your choices. | 365 days |
3. localStorage We Use
The following localStorage entries are stored in your browser. They are never sent to our servers automatically.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
starcrew-preferences | Functional | Stores your UI preferences such as compact mode and other display settings so they persist between visits. | Until cleared by you or your browser |
starcrew-theme | Functional | Stores your preferred colour theme (light, dark, or system) so the site loads with the correct appearance. | Until cleared by you or your browser |
4. Analytics
When you consent to the analytics category, we use the following services to understand how visitors interact with starcrew.link. These scripts are only loaded after you give explicit consent.
| Service | Purpose | Cookies / Storage | Data Sent To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umami | Privacy-focused, open-source web analytics. Tracks page views, referrers, devices and custom events. Does not use cookies or collect personal data. | None (cookieless) | Our self-hosted server (data never leaves our infrastructure) |
| Microsoft Clarity & Microsoft Advertising | Session recordings, heatmaps and interaction analytics. Helps us understand how visitors navigate the site so we can improve usability. Data may also be used by Microsoft for site optimisation, fraud/security purposes and advertising. | _clck, _clsk and related Clarity cookies | Microsoft Corporation (see Clarity privacy documentation) |
Our consent mechanism also includes a marketing cookie category. This category is not currently in use. Should we introduce marketing cookies in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" button located in the site footer. This will re-open the consent dialog where you can adjust which categories you accept.
- Clearing cookies and site data through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to delete cookies for a specific site under Settings > Privacy > Cookies or a similar path.
- Clearing localStorage via your browser's developer tools (Application > Local Storage).
Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using authenticated features of the platform.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.