Privacy at The Fly Bench

We care about your privacy — plain and simple. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

When you use The Fly Bench, we may collect information such as your email address (if you sign up), your theme preferences (light or dark mode), and how you use the site (via analytics). We use this information to improve the site, keep your account secure, and — if you've opted in — send the occasional email about new features or fly-tying content.

We don't sell your data. Ever. We only use what you provide to make your experience better.

🍪 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to make The Fly Bench work better for you. Some are essential — the site won't function without them. Others help us understand how people use the site so we can keep improving it.

Essential Cookies (Always On)

These cookies are required to keep the site running smoothly and securely.

• Theme preference – remembers if you use light or dark mode
• Core site functions – supports secure browsing and page transitions

Functional Cookies

These are used when you log in or use account features. Managed by Clerk.

• Login & session – keeps you signed in and handles account security
• Only set if you log in

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use PostHog to understand how people use The Fly Bench. We also collect anonymous server-side request logs for site reliability. No personal information is stored — IP addresses are one-way hashed before recording.

• Tracks page views, clicks, and general usage
• May power future features like feedback and error tracking

Questions?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, feel free to reach out. We're always happy to chat.