Last updated: May 20, 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as whether you are logged in) over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter that information each time you return to the site or browse between pages.
Cookies may be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored on your device for a set period). They may be set by the site you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by a third-party service the site relies on ("third-party cookies").
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Requires Consent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Authentication session (Clerk) | Session | Strictly Necessary | No |
| __client_uat | Clerk client user authentication token | 1 year | Strictly Necessary | No |
| analytics_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | Strictly Necessary | No |
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics | Yes |
| _ga_7YVKN1S0BL | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years | Analytics | Yes |
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use Dumpsters Direct. This helps us improve the directory and understand which pages are most useful. Analytics cookies are only set after you give consent. If you decline, no analytics data is collected.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
When you first visit Dumpsters Direct, a banner at the bottom of the page allows you to accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Most web browsers also allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can:
Please note that blocking the required authentication cookies will prevent you from logging in and accessing the dashboard or business listing management tools. Other features of the site — such as browsing the directory — will continue to work without cookies.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
We do not currently use advertising or tracking cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before setting any advertising cookies.
The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects when this policy was last changed. We will update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new types of cookies and notify users as required by applicable law.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Sneaky Snake LLC
contact@dumpsters.direct