Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
LocalAunty uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- Session authentication
- Security tokens
- User preferences
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Language preferences
- Location settings
- Display preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Page views and navigation
- Time spent on pages
- Error tracking
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | User authentication | Session / 7 days |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| preferences | User preferences | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Cloudflare: For security and performance
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of their cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through settings
- Private browsing: Use incognito/private mode to prevent cookies being stored
- Third-party tools: Install browser extensions to manage cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, including logging in and accessing your account.
6. Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, follow the links below:
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@localaunty.com.