Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains how Bear Brown LLC uses cookies and similar technologies on bearbrown.co.
- Company: Bear Brown LLC (Nik Bear Brown, Sole Member)
- Address: 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801
- Email: bear@bearbrown.co
- EIN: 41-4226710
Cookies We Use
We believe in minimal data collection. Our website uses only the following cookies:
Strictly Necessary / Functional Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your dark/light mode preference so it persists across visits | 1 year | Functional |
| admin_session | Authenticates site administrators for the admin dashboard. Not set for regular visitors. | Session | Strictly necessary (admin only) |
Cookies We Do NOT Use
We do not use any of the following:
- Advertising cookies — We do not serve ads or participate in ad networks
- Remarketing / retargeting cookies — We do not track you across other websites
- Cross-site tracking cookies — We do not share browsing data with third parties
- Social media tracking pixels — We do not embed tracking pixels from social platforms
- Analytics cookies that identify individuals — Vercel Analytics is privacy-focused and does not use cookies to track individual users
Third-Party Cookies
Our website includes embedded content from third-party services. When these embeds load, the third-party provider may set their own cookies in your browser. These cookies are not controlled by Bear Brown LLC.
- Spotify embeds — The embedded Spotify player may set cookies related to playback and Spotify account features. See Spotify's Cookie Policy.
- Substack embeds — Newsletter content imported from Substack may include references to Substack services. See Substack's Privacy Policy.
- Claude.site embeds — Tool embeds from Anthropic's Claude artifacts platform may set cookies. See Anthropic's Privacy Policy.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how in the most common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Specifically:
- Your dark/light mode theme preference will not persist between visits
- Third-party embeds (Spotify player, tools) may not function correctly
- The core website content will remain fully accessible
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Since we do not use tracking cookies or advertising technologies, our website effectively honors DNT signals by default — there is no tracking behavior to disable.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to periodically review this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact Bear Brown LLC:
- Email: bear@bearbrown.co
- Address: 30 N Gould St Ste N, Sheridan, WY 82801