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DRAFT. This statement is awaiting review and sign-off and is published for transparency while that review completes.

Cookies & Local Storage

Last updated: 2026-08-04 · Draft pending sign-off

We use the minimum necessary for the service to work. There are no analytics cookies, no advertising cookies, and no third-party trackers of any kind on any page.

What we store, and why

ItemTypePurpose
Session cookieEssential cookieKeeps you signed in and protects state-changing requests (CSRF). Expires when the session ends (maximum lifetime 7 days).
themeLocal storageRemembers your light/dark preference. Stays on your device; never sent to us.
Interface preferencesLocal storageSmall interface choices (e.g. a dismissed banner) so we don't show them again. Stay on your device.

What we never do

  • No advertising or profiling cookies, first- or third-party.
  • No cross-site tracking; no third-party scripts run on our pages.
  • No sale or sharing of cookie-derived data.

Managing them

Essential cookies are required for login-protected functionality; blocking them in your browser will prevent signing in. Local-storage items can be cleared from your browser's site-data settings at any time without losing your account.

Contact

Questions: cs@healing-space.org.uk.