What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by the websites you visit. SanatanTools uses a small number of cookies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the platform is used.
Cookie categories
Essential cookies (always on)
Required for the platform to function. You cannot disable these without breaking core features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| sb-<project>-auth-token | Keeps you signed in | 1 hour, refreshed |
| st-consent | Records your cookie-consent choice | 12 months |
| st-theme | Light / dark theme preference | 12 months |
| st-lang | Chosen interface language | 12 months |
Analytics cookies
Set only after you consent. Help us understand which tools and articles are used most.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Anonymised usage metrics | 2 years |
| _clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Anonymised heatmaps and session replay | 1 year / 1 day |
Preference cookies
Store optional preferences like default city, ayanamsa, and chart style for signed-out users.
Marketing cookies (future)
Reserved for future use. Today we do not set any advertising cookies. If we introduce them we will update this policy and re-prompt for consent.
Managing cookies
You can:
- change your consent from the Cookie preferences link in the footer;
- delete all SanatanTools cookies from your browser settings;
- opt out of Google Analytics via the official add-on;
- opt out of Clarity by Do Not Track settings.
Disabling essential cookies will sign you out and reset your preferences.