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Cookie Policy
Effective date: [INSERT DATE] · Last updated: April 2026
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sb-auth-token | Essential | Supabase | Auth session persistence | Session |
| sb-refresh-token | Essential | Supabase | Auth token refresh | 60 days |
| ark_ref | Essential | The Ark | Referral code attribution | 30 days |
| ark_cookie_consent | Essential | The Ark | Stores your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| _vercel_analytics | Analytics | Vercel | Page view analytics (privacy-first, no fingerprinting) | Session |
| mapbox_session | Functional | Mapbox | Map interaction state | Session |
Essential Cookies
The following cookies are always set regardless of your consent choice, as they are required for the Platform to function:
- —sb-auth-token / sb-refresh-token — without these you cannot stay logged in
- —ark_ref — required for referral attribution between buyers and agents
- —ark_cookie_consent — stores your choice so the banner does not repeat on every page load
Cookie Consent
On first visit, a banner appears before Vercel Analytics or Mapbox loads. You may:
- —"Accept" — loads analytics and Mapbox in addition to essential cookies
- —"Decline" — loads only essential cookies (auth + referral)
The banner does not block navigation — you can dismiss it and browse freely.
How to Manage Cookies
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies at any time:
- —Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- —Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- —Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Note: disabling essential cookies will prevent you from staying logged in.
Contact
Questions about cookies: legal@theark.ink