Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Berks Connect ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://berksconnect.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser.
Cookies can also be "first-party" or "third-party" cookies:
- First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting, typically by services we use for analytics or functionality.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to help our Site function properly and to improve your experience:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in, setting your privacy preferences, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | Authentication and session management for logged-in users | Session / up to 1 year |
| sb-*-auth-token-code-verifier | Supabase | Security token for authentication flow (PKCE) | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Berks Connect | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| cookie-consent | Berks Connect | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage
3. Third-Party Services
In addition to the cookies we set, we use services from third parties that may set their own cookies. These include:
- Supabase: We use Supabase for user authentication and database services. Supabase sets cookies to manage user sessions and authentication state. For more information, see the Supabase Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our Site, including your IP address. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google. For more information, see the Google Privacy Policy.
- Stripe: If you make payments through our Site, Stripe may set cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud. For more information, see the Stripe Privacy Policy.
- Vercel: Our Site is hosted on Vercel, which may use cookies for performance optimization and analytics. For more information, see the Vercel Privacy Policy.
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
- Local Storage: We may use your browser's local storage to store preferences and data that helps the Site function better. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not sent to our servers with each request.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when you close your browser tab.
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): These are small, invisible images that may be included in emails or on web pages to track whether content has been accessed and to gather aggregate statistics.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here are links to instructions for common browsers:
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly:
- You may not be able to log in or stay logged in to your account
- Your preferences (such as dark mode) may not be saved
- Some interactive features may not work as expected
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Site to function. However, you can always delete these cookies after your session through your browser settings.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is no common industry standard for DNT, we do not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the browser and third-party tools described above to control cookies and tracking.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this Cookie Policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Berks Connect
4712 Penn Ave, Unit 7090
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Email: hello@berksconnect.com
Phone: +1-484-650-3808