Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information about your preferences and activities. We use cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage) to provide, protect, and improve our Service.
2. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Enable analytics cookies for a better experience
- Decline: Only essential cookies will be used
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser’s cookies and local storage
- Revisiting the website (the consent banner will reappear)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Authentication and session management | Session | Murmurd |
| cc_cookie | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Murmurd |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies are only set if you accept analytics cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
| ga* | Maintains session state | 2 years | |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
What Google Analytics collects:
- Pages you visit and time spent
- How you arrived at our site (referrer)
- Your general location (country/city level)
- Device and browser information
- Anonymized IP address (IP anonymization is enabled)
What Google Analytics does NOT collect:
- Your name or email address
- Personal identifiers
- Content you enter in the application
For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
3.3 Third-Party Cookies
Our integrations may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing | Stripe Privacy Policy |
| Slack | Authentication when connecting | Slack Privacy Policy |
| Google OAuth | Authentication | Google Privacy Policy |
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage for:
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sidebar state | Remembers if sidebar is expanded/collapsed | Persistent |
| Color mode | Stores dark/light theme preference | Persistent |
| Cookie consent | Backup of consent preferences | Persistent |
Local storage data remains until you clear your browser data or uninstall the application.
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5.2 Opt-Out Tools
5.3 Do Not Track
We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. However, if you decline analytics cookies via our consent banner, no tracking cookies will be set.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies:
- You may not be able to log in
- Some features may not work correctly
If you disable analytics cookies:
- Your experience will not be affected
- We simply won’t receive usage data from your visits
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact
For questions about our cookie practices:
- Email: privacy@murmurd.com
- Address: See our Impressum
For more details on how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.