Whalemap Cookie Notice
Last updated: 21 October 2026.
This notice explains how 4F TECH LLC, trading as Whalemap (we, us, our), uses cookies and similar technologies on https://whalemap.io (the Site). Read it with our Privacy Policy, at https://whalemap.io/privacy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on a computer or mobile device by a website. They can help maintain sessions, remember preferences or measure usage. Some expire with a session; others persist until expiry or deletion. The Site also uses browser local storage, which persists separately from cookies.
Technologies used by Whalemap
| Category | Purpose | Provider | Current controls and limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication and security | Maintain authenticated sessions, verify sign-in and prevent abuse | Clerk; hosting/security infrastructure | Browser cookie controls; blocking these may prevent sign-in. Email authentication uses codes, never a Whalemap password. |
| Analytics and diagnostics | Measure page visits and interactions, identify errors and associate signed-in usage with an account | PostHog | Optional analytics start only after you choose Accept all. Choose Reject optional in Cookie settings to stop collection. |
| Workspace functionality | Store chart workspaces, drawings and preferences locally | Whalemap browser local storage | Clear site storage in your browser; doing so removes local workspaces. |
| Optional Google sign-in | Authenticate with a Google account when you choose this method | Google and Clerk | Google Account/browser settings; email sign-in remains an alternative for eligible users. Google controls cookies used on its own authentication pages. |
Whalemap local-storage keys include whalemap.workspace.v1 (chart workspace), whalemap.palette.v1 (palette preferences) and hub-boards (saved board information). These remain until you clear them or the application replaces them; they do not have a browser-enforced expiry. Clerk manages authentication identifiers and session storage, whose duration depends on session and security settings. PostHog manages analytics identifiers if enabled with consent. Names can vary by provider configuration and browser. Server-side retention is described in the Privacy Policy.
We do not use advertising cookies or pixels, sell personal information, or use it to train AI models.
Other technologies
Browser web storage
The Site uses local storage for workspace configurations and preferences. PostHog may also use browser storage for analytics identifiers. Clearing local storage does not delete information already sent to Clerk or PostHog.
Session replay
With your consent, PostHog records page structure and interactions, such as clicks, scrolls and pointer movement, to help diagnose usability problems. Page text and form inputs are masked. Console logs and network performance capture are disabled. New browser analytics use a browser identifier; we do not attach your Clerk ID, email or name. Recordings are retained for up to 30 days. See the Privacy Policy for further details.
Network requests and email
Scripts can send analytics events and diagnostics without relying exclusively on cookies. Browser cookie blocking should not be described as a complete analytics opt-out. Clerk sends authentication and waitlist emails. Its delivery infrastructure processes email addresses and delivery status to send and troubleshoot these messages.
Your choices
Browser settings. Most browsers let you remove or block cookies and clear local storage. These controls can sign you out, stop sign-in working, or delete saved workspace data. Apply browser controls separately to each browser/device you use.
Google settings. You can revoke Whalemap's Google connection in your Google Account settings. This does not automatically delete your Whalemap account or information already received.
Contact. Send privacy or deletion requests to [email protected].
Optional tracking. Choose Accept all to allow optional analytics, or Reject optional to keep them off. Cookie settings is available on the Cookies page to change or withdraw your choice. Withdrawal stops future collection; it does not delete previous records. Your choice is stored in whalemap.analytics-consent.v1 in this browser until you change it or clear site storage. Essential authentication, workspace storage and security functions remain available either way. You may request deletion of analytics data already collected.
Changes and questions
We will update this notice when relevant technologies or practices change and provide additional notice or obtain consent where required. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Adapted from General Legal's CC0 Cookie Notice. The original template was prepared and made publicly available by General Legal, PC. It is for general reference and is not legal advice. Use does not create an attorney-client relationship. General Legal has not reviewed or endorsed this Whalemap adaptation.