1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — like whether you are signed in — so you don’t have to repeat actions every time you return.
2. Cookies We Use
ielaan uses only the cookies required to operate the platform. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking pixels.
| Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ielaan_session | Strictly necessary | Keeps you signed in (JWT refresh token) | 30 days |
| ielaan_csrf | Strictly necessary | Prevents cross-site request forgery on form submissions | Session |
| ielaan_locale | Functional | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| ielaan:cookie-consent | Strictly necessary | Records your cookie consent decision | 1 year |
| _analytics | Analytics | Anonymous platform usage metrics (no personal data) | 90 days |
3. How to Control Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling the ielaan_session cookie will sign you out and prevent you from staying logged in.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (note: this may break site functionality)
- Set preferences for each cookie category
You can also change your consent decision at any time by clearing theielaan:cookie-consent key from your browser’s local storage, which will re-show the consent banner on your next visit.
4. Third-Party Services
Some features use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Stripe — payment processing (subject to Stripe’s Privacy Policy)
- Google Maps — location features on screen listings (subject to Google’s cookie policy)
We do not use advertising networks, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking cookies.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or in response to regulatory changes. Material changes will be communicated via in-app notice at least 14 days before they take effect.
6. Contact
Questions about how we use cookies? privacy@ielaan.com