Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 2026

kant.au is operated by Adrian Hewitt trading as kant.au (ABN 47 985 180 864), a sole trader registered in Tasmania, Australia.

This policy explains how kant.au uses cookies and similar technologies. You can manage your preferences at any time by clearing the cookie_consent cookie in your browser, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.

CookiePurposeDurationProvider
authjs.session-tokenAuthenticates your logged-in sessionSessionkant.au
__csrfProtects against cross-site request forgery24 hourskant.au
cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preference1 yearkant.au

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to provide a better experience. They are only set when you use specific features.

CookiePurposeDurationProvider
sidebar_stateRemembers whether the dashboard sidebar is expanded or collapsed7 dayskant.au

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our public pages. They are only set if you click “Accept” on the cookie consent banner.

CookiePurposeDurationProvider
_gaDistinguishes unique visitors for Google Analytics2 yearsGoogle
_ga_*Maintains session state for Google Analytics2 yearsGoogle

Payment Cookies

These cookies are set by Stripe on checkout and subscription management pages. They are necessary to process payments securely.

CookiePurposeDurationProvider
__stripe_midFraud prevention and payment processing1 yearStripe
__stripe_sidFraud prevention and payment processing30 minutesStripe

Browser Storage (localStorage)

The dashboard uses your browser's localStorage to cache data locally for performance. This data never leaves your browser and is automatically scoped to your user account. All cached data is cleared when you log out or switch accounts.

Key PrefixPurposeLifetime
cache:userIdIdentifies which user the cached data belongs to, so it can be cleared on account switchUntil logout
wd:*Caches dashboard widget data to reduce API calls5–60 minutes (varies by data type)
pg:*Caches paginated and filtered data views5–60 minutes (varies by data type)
vis:*Caches dashboard widget visibility settingsUntil changed or logout
cache:lastAlertCheckTracks when alerts were last checked to avoid reprocessingUntil logout
kant-ui-settingsStores UI preferences such as sidebar state and view modeUntil logout

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the site from functioning correctly.

For more information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.