Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 14, 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how tldraw ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our whiteboarding application. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies and storage technologies we use and the purposes for their use.

What Are Cookies and Browser Storage?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information about your preferences, improve your user experience, and in some cases, enable core functionality of the service.

Browser storage (including localStorage and sessionStorage) is a way for web applications to store data directly in your browser. Unlike cookies, browser storage can hold larger amounts of data and remains on your device until explicitly cleared by you or your browser's automatic clearing mechanisms.

Types of Storage and Cookies We Use

Essential Storage and Cookies

• Browser Storage for Whiteboard Data:
  • When not logged in, we use browser storage to save any drawings on your whiteboard and any configuration settings.
  • This data remains stored indefinitely until you clear your browser storage or your browser automatically clears it.

• Authentication Cookies (via Clerk):
  • These enable our login system and manage user sessions.
  • We store them for 1 year.
  • These cookies are set regardless of whether you log in.
  • Once you’ve logged in, these cookies maintain your session and sync your whiteboard/preferences data.

Analytics Cookies (Logged-in Users Only)

• Usage Analytics:
  • Once you’ve signed in, we’ll ask you if we can track how you use tldraw. We’ll use this information to improve our service.
  • We’ll only set this with your explicit consent. You can manage your choices here by clicking your name at the bottom of the sidebar, and choosing “Manage cookies” in the help menu.

Data Storage When Logged In

When you log in to tldraw:

• Your whiteboard data and preferences sync with our servers

• Session information is maintained via Clerk's authentication cookies

• Previous local storage data is accessible through your account

• Analytics cookies may be set (with your consent) to help us improve the service

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Essential Cookies and Browser Storage

Essential cookies and local storage are required for tldraw to function properly. While you can clear your browser storage at any time, this will:

• Delete any unsaved whiteboards (if not logged in)

• Reset your application preferences

• Require you to log in again

Analytics Cookies

You can (when logged in):

1. Manage analytics cookie preferences through your account settings

2. Access cookie settings by:
   • Clicking your name at the bottom of the sidebar
   • Selecting "cookies"

3. Opt out of analytics at any time

If you haven’t logged into tldraw, we don’t set any analytics cookies.

Additional Information

• Cookies set by our authentication provider (Clerk) are subject to their privacy and cookie policies

• We regularly review and update our cookie practices to ensure compliance with data protection regulations

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at legal@tldraw.com.