Cookie Policy

Effective Date: October 20, 2025

Last Updated: November 25, 2025

This policy explains how GleanMark uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our services.

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how TMZap Incorporated, doing business as GleanMark ("GleanMark," "we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at gleanmark.com or use our trademark monitoring and portfolio management services (collectively, the "Service").

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide a more personalized experience.

Types of Storage Technologies

  • Cookies: Small text files stored by your browser
  • Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists across sessions
  • Session Storage: Data stored temporarily for a single browser session

When we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we include all these similar technologies.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

Authentication & Security

Keep you logged in securely and protect against unauthorized access to your account.

Preferences

Remember your settings, display preferences, and customizations across visits.

Analytics

Understand how you use our Service so we can improve features and fix issues.

Functionality

Enable core features like search history, saved comparisons, and portfolio views.

4. Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies and storage technologies we use:

RequiredEssential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie/StorageProviderPurposeDuration
sb-*-auth-tokenSupabaseAuthentication session tokenSession
sb-*-auth-token-code-verifierSupabaseOAuth PKCE verificationSession

FunctionalPreference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.

Cookie/StorageProviderPurposeDuration
gm_sidebar_collapsedGleanMarkSidebar display preferencePersistent
gm_cookie_consentGleanMarkCookie consent preferences1 year
gm_search_historyGleanMarkRecent search queries30 days
gm_themeGleanMarkLight/dark mode preferencePersistent

AnalyticsAnalytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service.

Cookie/StorageProviderPurposeDuration
ph_*PostHogProduct analytics and feature usage1 year
__ph_opt_in_out_*PostHogAnalytics opt-out preference1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from the following third parties, which may set their own cookies:

Supabase (Authentication)

Handles user authentication and session management. Essential for keeping you logged in securely.

Privacy Policy: supabase.com/privacy

PostHog (Analytics)

Provides product analytics to help us understand feature usage and improve the Service. PostHog is privacy-focused and we do not share your data with other parties.

Privacy Policy: posthog.com/privacy

Stripe (Payments)

Processes subscription payments. Stripe may set cookies when you interact with payment forms.

Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

Note: We do NOT use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or sell your data to third parties. Our analytics are used solely to improve our Service.

6. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit GleanMark, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block only third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Browse in "private" or "incognito" mode

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using GleanMark's authenticated features.

Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of PostHog analytics by enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser, or by adjusting your preferences in our cookie consent banner.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to log in or use authenticated features of GleanMark. Disabling preference cookies may result in a less personalized experience, and disabling analytics cookies will not affect your use of the Service.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

GleanMark Privacy Team

Email: privacy@gleanmark.com

Mailing address:

TMZap Incorporated (d/b/a GleanMark)

7 Rye Ridge Plaza, Suite 660

Rye Brook, NY 10573

United States

Cookie Preferences

We use cookies (including Google Analytics) to improve our site and understand how visitors use it.