Last updated: June 2, 2026
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Probe ("Probe," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our platform and website (collectively, the "Services"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners. Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain until they expire or are deleted).
We also use similar technologies such as local storage, pixel tags (web beacons), and session replay scripts. These are collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the Services to function. These include authentication tokens (session cookies set by NextAuth), CSRF protection, and user-preference flags (e.g., theme selection). Cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. | Session token, CSRF token, theme preference | Session / up to 30 days |
| Functional | Remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as your last-active startup, sidebar collapse state, onboarding completion, and UI preferences. | onboarding-dismissed, sidebar-collapsed, active-startup-id | Up to 12 months (localStorage) |
| Analytics | Help us understand how users interact with the Services so we can improve them. We use PostHog for product analytics. Data is aggregated and pseudonymized where possible. | PostHog distinct_id, ph_session_id, ph_last_event | Up to 12 months |
| Performance | Monitor application performance, error rates, and reliability. Used to identify and fix bugs quickly. | Error tracking identifiers (Sentry) | Session / up to 30 days |
| Third-Party / Advertising | When you connect advertising accounts (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn) to Probe, those platforms may set their own cookies on pages you interact with via our integrations. We do not control these cookies. | Platform-specific ad measurement cookies | Varies by platform |
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in across browser sessions.
- Remember your preferences and personalize your experience.
- Understand how you use the Services so we can improve them.
- Measure the effectiveness of product features and onboarding flows.
- Diagnose technical problems and monitor service health.
- Prevent fraudulent or unauthorized account activity.
4. Your Choices
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings — you can block, delete, or receive warnings before cookies are set. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will impair your ability to sign in and use core features. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions:
4.2 Opt-Out of Analytics
To opt out of PostHog analytics, you can use the PostHog opt-out mechanism by visiting our in-app settings (Account → Privacy), or by installing a browser extension that blocks analytics scripts. Note that this does not affect strictly necessary cookies.
4.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We currently do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but we will update this policy if that changes.
5. Cookies Set by Third Parties
Third parties whose services are embedded in or connected to the Services (including PostHog, Stripe, Google, and advertising platforms you connect) may set their own cookies. These cookies are governed by the third parties' own cookie policies. We have no direct control over these cookies and encourage you to review the relevant policies:
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology, legal requirements, or business practices. We will notify you of material changes by posting a revised policy with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Probe — Privacy TeamEmail: privacy@tryprobe.co
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