Cookies Policy
This page explains how Clearpick.io uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. We keep our use of cookies minimal and purposeful.
Last updated: May 29, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser when you visit. They allow the site to remember certain information about your visit — such as your language preference or login status — so that your next visit is smoother. Cookies were introduced in the mid-1990s and are now a fundamental part of how most websites function.
From a technical standpoint, a cookie is a name-value pair stored locally by the browser. Each time you return to a site, the browser sends the relevant cookies back to the server, enabling continuity between separate visits. Without cookies, every page load would be treated as a completely new session.
There are two main categories based on lifespan:
- Session cookies: temporary files deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: files that remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually.
Cookies can also be classified by origin: first-party cookies are set directly by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies originate from external services embedded in the page.
Types of Cookies We Use
Clearpick.io uses a limited set of cookies, organized into three categories. We do not use advertising cookies or cross-site tracking technologies.
| Category | Purpose | Consent required |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Keep the site functioning (security, session management) | No — strictly necessary |
| Analytical | Measure traffic and page performance (privacy-first, aggregated only) | Depends on jurisdiction |
| Advertising | Not used | N/A |
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for basic site functionality. Without them, features such as secure browsing or form submission would not work correctly. These cookies do not collect any personal data and are placed without requiring your consent.
Examples of essential cookies set by Clearpick.io:
- Session cookies that maintain your browsing state during a single visit.
- Security cookies that protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
Analytical Cookies
We use Plausible Analytics to understand how visitors use our site — which pages are most visited, how long users stay, and where they come from. Plausible is a privacy-first analytics tool: it does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and is fully compliant with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
Because Plausible does not store any data in your browser and does not track individuals, no cookie consent is required for our analytics. All data is aggregated and anonymous. You can learn more about their approach on Plausible's privacy page.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on Clearpick.io contain links or embedded elements from third-party services. These services may set their own cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies. We have no control over third-party cookies.
Current third-party services that may set cookies:
- YouTube (if video content is embedded): sets cookies for playback preferences and analytics.
Read more about our funding model.
Your Cookie Choices
You have full control over cookies stored in your browser. Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, you have the right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time. The practical way to exercise this right is through your browser settings or through a cookie consent manager if one is present on the site.
For essential cookies and our cookieless Plausible Analytics, there is nothing to opt out of — no personal data is stored or processed in your browser. To remove any stored cookies, use your browser's built-in tools.
If you are based in the European Union or the United Kingdom, you benefit from additional protections under the GDPR and the UK GDPR respectively. These regulations give you the right to access, rectify, or erase personal data that websites hold about you. Since Clearpick.io does not store personal data via cookies, these rights are largely academic in our context — but they remain yours nonetheless.
The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) provides detailed guidance on your rights regarding cookies and online tracking.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
You can delete existing cookies and block future ones directly through your browser settings. Here is how to do it in the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data / Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data → Cookies.
Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on this site and other websites you visit.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our cookies policy or how your data is handled, please consult our Legal Notice for our contact details. You can also review our comparison methodology to understand how editorial decisions are made independently from our business model.
This cookies policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology or regulations. The date at the top of this page always reflects the most recent revision.