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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on our site.

How We Use Cookies

MCP Directory uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility features.

  • Authentication Cookies - Keep you logged in to your account (via Clerk)
  • Security Cookies - Protect against fraudulent activities
  • Session Cookies - Maintain your session state

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Google Analytics - Track page views, user behavior, and site performance
  • Vercel Analytics - Monitor site performance and user experience

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

  • Theme Preferences - Remember your dark/light mode selection
  • Language Settings - Store your language preference
  • User Preferences - Remember your customization choices

4. Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

  • Google AdSense - Display targeted advertisements
  • Ad Performance - Measure advertising campaign effectiveness

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

Opt out: Google Ad Settings

Clerk Authentication

We use Clerk for user authentication and account management. Clerk uses cookies to maintain your login session and provide security features.

Learn more: Clerk Privacy Policy

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when you close the browser
  • Notify you when a cookie is set

Browser-Specific Instructions

Opt-Out Tools

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • You may not be able to stay logged in to your account
  • Your preferences and settings will not be saved
  • Some personalization features may be unavailable
  • Certain interactive features may not work correctly

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used primarily for authentication and session management.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple sessions.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Do Not Track

Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we provide you with the option to control cookies as described above.

Contact Us

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

Additional Resources

To learn more about cookies and online privacy, visit: