Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: December 26, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
TalkTheDoc uses a minimal number of cookies, all essential for the service to function properly.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __clerk_* | Clerk | Authentication and session management | Session / 1 year |
| __session | Clerk | Maintains your logged-in state | Session |
| __client_uat | Clerk | User authentication token | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | TalkTheDoc | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how users interact with our service and improve the experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
2.4 Cookies We Do NOT Use
TalkTheDoc does not use:
- Advertising or tracking cookies
- Third-party social media cookies
- Cross-site tracking cookies
3. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using TalkTheDoc.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close the browser
Instructions for popular browsers:
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage for:
- Caching authentication state for faster page loads
- Storing user interface preferences
Local storage can be cleared through your browser's developer tools or by clearing all site data.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we add or remove cookies. Check this page periodically for updates.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: contact@talkthedoc.com