Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 5, 2026

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This policy explains the cookies PayoutDash uses, what they do, and how you can control them.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for PayoutDash to function. Authentication, session management, and your saved preferences depend on them. You cannot opt out of essential cookies without breaking core functionality.

CookiePurposeDurationType
__clerk_db_jwtAuthentication session tokenSessionEssential
__sessionUser session persistence7 daysEssential
__client_uatClient update tracking for auth syncSessionEssential
pd_consentStores your cookie consent choice1 yearEssential
pd_themeRemembers your dark/light mode preference1 yearEssential

Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics to understand how people use PayoutDash. All analytics data is anonymized. We also use a server-side analytics service that operates without cookies.

CookiePurposeDurationType
_gaGoogle Analytics — distinguishes unique users2 yearsAnalytics
_ga_*Google Analytics — stores session state2 yearsAnalytics
_gtm_*Google Tag Manager — tag configurationSessionAnalytics

GDPR Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2. This means:

  • Before you interact with our cookie banner, all analytics and advertising cookies remain inactive.
  • If you click Accept All, we activate analytics cookies and Google Tag Manager loads fully.
  • If you click Decline, Google Tag Manager loads in consent mode — only anonymized, cookieless pings may be sent. No identifying cookies are set.
  • Your choice is remembered for 1 year via the pd_consent cookie.

Third-Party Cookies

We do not allow third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. PayoutDash does not serve ads. The only third-party cookies we use are those from Google Analytics (analytics, with consent) and our authentication provider (essential). Paddle may set cookies on our checkout pages when you subscribe.

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options:

  • Cookie banner. When you first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies.
  • Browser settings. All major browsers let you block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from staying logged in.
  • Google Analytics opt-out. Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Contact

Questions about cookies? Email support@payoutdash.com. Or see our Privacy Policy for the full picture.