Last updated: 14 January 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how First-5 uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our service.
First-5 only uses essential cookies.
We do NOT use:
First-5 uses only strictly necessary cookies that are essential for the operation of our service. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management.
Purpose:
These cookies are set by Clerk (our authentication provider) to manage your login session, keep you signed in, and verify your identity when accessing the service.
Type:
Strictly Necessary / Essential
Duration:
Session and persistent (typically expire after 7 days of inactivity)
Cookie Names (examples):
Can you disable these?
No. These cookies are essential for the service to function. Without them, you cannot log in or use First-5. By using our service, you consent to these necessary cookies.
Purpose:
We use browser local storage (not technically cookies, but similar) to save your preferences and data locally, such as:
Storage Keys (examples):
Can you clear this?
Yes. You can clear local storage through your browser settings. However, this will reset your preferences and locally stored data.
Unlike many websites, First-5 does not use:
Analytics Cookies
We don't use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or any other analytics platform to track your behavior.
Marketing Cookies
We don't serve targeted ads or use marketing pixels/cookies.
Third-Party Tracking
We don't embed third-party trackers, social media widgets, or advertising networks.
Cross-Site Cookies
We don't track you across other websites or share cookie data with third parties.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
⚠️ Important
If you disable or block our essential authentication cookies, you will not be able to log in to or use First-5. Our service requires these cookies to function.
Browser-specific cookie settings:
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Since First-5 does not track you anyway, we do not specifically respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy by default.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: support@first-5.com
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our: