Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 20, 2026 · Last Updated: May 20, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Escapement LLC (“Escapement,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on escapement.io (the “Site”). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
The short version
Our public-facing website does not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies. We use a self-hosted, privacy-first analytics system that operates entirely without cookies. The only cookies set on this Site are strictly necessary cookies required for authenticated sessions (admin dashboard, client portals) and your cookie consent preference.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and provide information to website operators. Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or “session” (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be disabled. They are set only in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your privacy preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Maintains authenticated session for admin dashboard and client portal access | Session / 30 days | First-party, Strictly Necessary |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks on authenticated forms | Session | First-party, Strictly Necessary |
| next-auth.callback-url | Stores redirect URL during authentication flow | Session | First-party, Strictly Necessary |
| escapement-consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so you are not asked again | 365 days | First-party, Strictly Necessary |
2.2 Cookies We Do NOT Use
We do not use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics), advertising or targeting cookies (such as Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or retargeting cookies), social media cookies, or any third-party tracking cookies on our public-facing pages. Our analytics system is self-hosted and operates entirely without cookies or personally identifiable information.
3. Third-Party Cookies
3.1 Payment Processing (Stripe)
When you make a payment through our Site, you are redirected to Stripe’s payment page. Stripe may set its own cookies to process your payment and prevent fraud. These cookies are governed by Stripe’s Cookie Policy. We have no control over Stripe’s cookies and they are only set when you initiate a payment.
3.2 Embedded Content
Some pages may embed content from third-party services (such as YouTube videos). These embeds may set their own cookies according to their respective privacy policies. Where possible, we use privacy-enhanced modes (such as YouTube’s no-cookie embed domain) to minimize third-party cookie usage.
4. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, delete cookies that have already been set, or browse in a private or incognito mode that does not store cookies. Please note that if you block strictly necessary cookies, authenticated features of the Site (such as the admin dashboard or client portal) may not function properly.
Since our public-facing pages do not use tracking cookies, blocking cookies will not affect your experience browsing our Site.
5. Do Not Track Signals
Our Site respects Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Because we do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics on our public-facing pages, the DNT signal has no practical effect — we are already not tracking you.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. If we begin using additional types of cookies, we will update this policy and notify you as appropriate.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: