This policy explains what cookies and similar technologies AusBudget Pro uses, why, and how you can control them.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide usage information to site owners. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and device fingerprinting.
AusBudget Pro uses the following categories of cookies:
| Cookie / Key | Category | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __session (Clerk) | Essential | Maintains your authenticated session. Without this cookie you cannot log in or access the dashboard. | Session / up to 7 days | Clerk (clerk.com) |
| __client_uat (Clerk) | Essential | Tracks when your Clerk user token was last updated, used for session synchronisation across browser tabs. | Persistent (1 year) | Clerk (clerk.com) |
| ph_* (PostHog) | Analytics | Identifies anonymous sessions for product analytics. Used to understand which features are most used. No financial data is included. | 1 year | PostHog (posthog.com) |
| onboarding-dismissed (localStorage) | Functional | Remembers whether you've dismissed the onboarding welcome banner on the dashboard. Stored in browser localStorage, not transmitted to any server. | Persistent (until cleared) | None — local only |
The Clerk authentication cookies are strictly necessary for the application to function. Without them, you cannot authenticate, and no features of the application will be accessible. These cookies do not require your consent under most privacy regulations because they are technically essential to provide the service you have requested.
If you block or delete these cookies through your browser settings, you will be logged out and unable to use the application.
PostHog analytics cookies help us understand how the application is used so we can improve it. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information or any of your financial data.
You can opt out of PostHog analytics by:
AusBudget Pro does not use advertising, retargeting, or social media tracking cookies of any kind. No data is shared with advertising networks.
Some functionality is provided by third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Fonts is loaded via a <link> tag for the Inter typeface. Google may set cookies or collect IP/referrer data. Review Google's policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Here are links to guides for common browsers:
Note: blocking essential cookies will prevent you from accessing the application.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulation. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes.
For questions about our use of cookies, reach out via witweb.com.au or LinkedIn.