Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential: Required for the website to function (authentication, security)
- Functional: Remember your preferences (theme, progress)
- Analytics: Understand how you use our service to improve it
- Marketing: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
3. Cookie Inventory
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance) and § 25(2) TDDDG (technically necessary).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Authentication session token | Session |
__session | Clerk | User session management | Session |
__client_uat | Clerk | Client-side authentication state token | 1 year |
__clerk_handshake | Clerk | Authentication handshake coordination | Session |
sessionId | localStorage | Anonymous session identifier for unauthenticated users | 7 days (auto-extending) |
anonymousSessionId | localStorage | Session identifier for anonymous CV creation flow | 7 days (auto-extending) |
analytics_session_id | sessionStorage | Current session identification for internal page view tracking (set without consent as it is necessary for basic service operation) | Session |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function properly. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
theme | localStorage | Stores light/dark mode preference | Persistent |
cv-progress-* | localStorage | Saves CV creation progress to allow resuming | Persistent |
draft:* | localStorage | Stores temporary draft state during CV editing and publishing | Persistent |
myceve_tour_completed | localStorage | Records whether the user has completed the onboarding tour | Persistent |
mobileBridgeDismissed | localStorage | Records that the mobile app bridge prompt has been dismissed | Persistent |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All analytics data is anonymized. These cookies are only set with your consent. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
| Name | Provider / Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ph_* | PostHog (cookie) | Product analytics: page views, feature usage, session replay | 1 year |
analytics_visitor_id | localStorage | Cross-session visitor identification for internal analytics | Persistent |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and deliver relevant ads. They are only set with your consent. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ttp | TikTok | TikTok tracking pixel identifier | 13 months |
ttclid | TikTok | TikTok click identifier for campaign attribution | Session / URL parameter |
| TikTok Pixel | TikTok | Tracks page views and conversion events (sign-ups, subscriptions) for ad campaign optimization | Session (JavaScript) |
| TikTok Events API | TikTok (server-side) | Server-side event tracking for conversion attribution (only active with marketing consent) | N/A (server-side) |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will ask for your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer
- Using your browser settings to delete or block cookies
- For marketing cookies, you can also opt out through our Do Not Sell page
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly. Blocking analytics and marketing cookies will not affect core functionality.
In accordance with Art. 7(3) GDPR, withdrawing your consent is as easy as giving it. You can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie settings accessible from the website footer, and we will stop the corresponding data processing immediately.
5. Browser-Level Cookie Management
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. The following links provide information on managing cookies in common browsers:
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information:
- Clerk: clerk.com/legal/privacy
- PostHog: posthog.com/privacy
- TikTok: tiktok.com/legal
- Sentry: sentry.io/privacy (error monitoring; session replay requires analytics consent)
- ipapi.co: ipapi.co/privacy (IP geolocation for country detection)
For a comprehensive list of all third-party services we use, please see our Subprocessor List.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Context Studios UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Kaiser-Friedrich Str. 6
10585 Berlin, Germany
Email: contact@myceve.app
For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.