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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies do not contain viruses or other malicious code.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| blumonc-session | Maintains your authenticated session after login | 8 hours |
| next-auth.session-token | Secure authentication token (httpOnly, not accessible by JavaScript) | 30 days |
| __csrf | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences to improve your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| blumonc-preferences | Stores UI preferences such as dashboard layout | 1 year |
| cookie-consent | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (with consent)
We may use anonymised analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These are only set with your explicit consent.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (GA4) | Anonymised page views, session counts, referral sources | Up to 2 years |
Third-Party Cookies
Our payment providers (Stripe and PayPal) set their own cookies when you proceed to checkout. These are governed by their respective privacy policies and are strictly necessary for payment processing.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using authenticated features of the site.
Browser cookie settings guides:
- 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 → Cookies and site data
4. Your Consent
When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. Strictly necessary cookies are set without consent as they are essential to operate the service. Analytics and marketing cookies are only set if you click "Accept All". You can update your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in our footer.
Questions about cookies? Contact privacy@blumonc.com. See also our Privacy Policy.