Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information, such as your language preference or session status.
Cookies may be placed by the website you visit (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services are integrated into the website (third-party cookies). Cookies can be temporary (session cookies, deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a set period of time).
Which cookies Goosetalk uses
Goosetalk uses two categories of cookies: functional cookies that are necessary for the operation of the platform, and analytical cookies that allow us to measure platform usage. We do not place tracking or advertising cookies.
Below you will find an overview of all cookies we use, including their purpose and retention period.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies are necessary for the core features of Goosetalk. Without them the platform will not work properly. Under applicable law, no consent is required for strictly necessary functional cookies.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk authentication session — identifies logged-in users and manages session state. Placed by Clerk (clerk.com). | Session |
| __client_uat | Clerk client update token — synchronises authentication state across browser tabs. Placed by Clerk (clerk.com). | 1 year |
| __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk database JWT — encrypted token for secure data communication between the browser and Clerk. Placed by Clerk (clerk.com). | Session |
| gt_session | Goosetalk anonymous session — UUID used to track whether an anonymous visitor has already voted on a poll (duplicate prevention). Contains no personal data. | 1 year |
| gt_locale | Goosetalk language preference — stores your chosen language (nl/uk/de) so you see the correct version on each visit. | 1 year |
Analytical cookies
For analytical purposes we use Vercel Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights. These services measure platform usage — such as visitor numbers and page load times — without processing or sharing any identifiable personal data with third parties. Vercel does not store IP addresses and uses privacy-friendly aggregation.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| va_* | Vercel Analytics — records anonymised page views and traffic sources for statistical analysis. No personal data. | Session |
| si_* | Vercel Speed Insights — measures load performance and Core Web Vitals for technical optimisation. No personal data. | Session |
Relationship with the Privacy Policy
This cookie policy forms part of our privacy policy. For more information on how we process your personal data, your rights as a data subject, and how to contact us, please refer to our privacy policy.
Read the full privacy policy →Changes to this cookie policy
We reserve the right to amend this cookie policy, for example as a result of changes to our services or applicable law. Changes will be published on this page with an updated date. We recommend consulting this page periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@goosetalk.com
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