Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 4, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Datawake LLC ("Datawake," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the GiveLink platform at givelink.ai (the "Platform"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators useful information about how their sites are used.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags (also called web beacons or clear GIFs), which serve comparable functions.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Platform to function properly. They cannot be disabled. Without them, core features like logging in, navigating between pages, and processing donations would not work.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Authentication token — verifies your signed-in session | Session |
| __client_uat | Clerk | Client-side session synchronization | Session |
| __session | Clerk | Server-side session identifier | Session |
| __clerk_handshake | Clerk | Secure authentication handshake during sign-in | Session |
| CSRF token | GiveLink | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Cookie consent | GiveLink | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language preference | GiveLink | Remembers your selected language | 1 year |
| Theme preference | GiveLink | Remembers light/dark mode selection | 1 year |
| Recent campaigns | GiveLink (local storage) | Improves navigation by tracking recently visited campaigns | 30 days |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform so we can improve its design and functionality. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics tracking | Analytics provider | Measures page views, session duration, bounce rate, and feature usage | Up to 2 years |
| Performance monitoring | GiveLink | Tracks page load times and errors to maintain platform reliability | Session |
2.4 Third-Party Cookies
Certain third-party services we use may set their own cookies on your device.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe fraud prevention | Stripe | Detects and prevents fraudulent payment activity; required for donation processing | Varies |
| Stripe session | Stripe | Maintains payment session state during checkout | Session |
3. Cookies We Do Not Use
For transparency, GiveLink does not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies. We do not serve ads and do not track you across other websites for advertising purposes.
- Social media tracking cookies. We do not embed social media tracking pixels.
- Cross-site tracking cookies. We do not share cookie data with data brokers or ad networks.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies.
- Block cookies from specific or all websites.
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
Common browser cookie settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
4.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to sign in or use the Platform. If you disable functionality or analytics cookies, certain features and optimizations may not be available, but the core Platform will still work.
4.3 Do Not Track
If your browser sends a Do Not Track (DNT) signal, we will disable non-essential analytics cookies for your session. See our Privacy Policy for more information.
5. Consent
5.1. Essential cookies do not require your consent because they are strictly necessary for the Platform to function.
5.2. Non-essential cookies (analytics and functionality) are set based on your consent. If we implement a cookie consent banner, you can manage your preferences there. You can also withdraw consent at any time by clearing your cookies through your browser settings.
5.3. By continuing to use the Platform after being informed of our cookie practices, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
6. 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 legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: