Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 26, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website or use an online service. Cookies are widely used to make websites work, to improve efficiency, and to provide information to website owners.

Evolve Review ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our platform, improve your experience, analyze how the Service is used, and deliver relevant content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Service. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and maintaining your login session. Without these cookies, the Service cannot function properly.

Examples include:

  • Authentication cookies (via Clerk) - remember your login status and keep you signed in
  • Security cookies - help protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Session cookies - maintain your session across page visits and key actions

Retention: typically for the duration of your session or until you log out.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Service by collecting information about page views, traffic sources, and user behavior in an aggregated or pseudonymous form. This information allows us to measure and improve the performance and usability of the platform.

Examples include:

  • Vercel or similar analytics - track page views, load times, and performance metrics
  • Usage statistics - understand which features are used and how users navigate the app

Retention: up to 2 years, depending on the specific cookie and provider.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make (such as preferences and settings) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Examples include:

  • User preferences - remember dashboard layout, filters, or settings
  • Theme settings - remember your dark mode or light mode preference

Retention: typically up to 1 year, or until you clear cookies from your browser.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party service providers that may set their own cookies in connection with the Service. These third parties are responsible for the cookies they set and may use them for their own purposes, such as security, fraud prevention, or analytics.

Examples of third-party providers include:

  • Clerk: authentication and user management cookies
  • Stripe: payment processing and fraud prevention cookies
  • Vercel: analytics and performance monitoring cookies

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers for more information:

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have choices regarding the use of cookies on the Service.

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Receive notifications before a cookie is placed

Please note that if you block or delete essential cookies, some features of the Service may not function properly and you may not be able to log in or access certain parts of the platform.

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

You can usually find cookie management options in your browser's settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari (macOS): Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

For more detailed instructions, please refer to your browser's help documentation.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are material, we may provide additional notice (for example, through the Service or by email).

Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

6. Contact Us

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@evolvereview.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry within 48 business hours.

7. Consent

By continuing to use Evolve Review, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of the Service.