Cookie Policy
Last updated: 5/19/2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies (Required)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They include:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
- Session Management: Maintain your session state across pages
- Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure connections
- Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work.
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior
- Usage Patterns: Helps us understand which features are most used
- Performance Monitoring: Identifies technical issues and slow pages
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled for privacy protection.
2.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used for advertising and tracking:
- Personalized Ads: Show relevant advertisements based on your interests
- Cross-Site Tracking: Track your activity across different websites
- Retargeting Campaigns: Show ads for our service on other websites
2.4 Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your choices and preferences:
- Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
- Theme Settings: Store your display preferences
- Region Settings: Remember your location preferences
2a. Detailed Cookie List
The following table provides a complete list of cookies used on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | Stores your authentication session token to keep you logged in | Supabase (First-party) | 1 hour | Necessary |
| sb-refresh-token | Refreshes your authentication session when the access token expires | Supabase (First-party) | 30 days | Necessary |
| cookie-consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | Lovas (First-party) | 1 year | Necessary |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | Google Analytics (Third-party) | 2 years | Analytics (Optional) |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for analytics | Google Analytics (Third-party) | 24 hours | Analytics (Optional) |
| _gat | Throttles request rate for analytics | Google Analytics (Third-party) | 1 minute | Analytics (Optional) |
| locale | Stores your preferred language (en, de, fr, it, gsw) | Lovas (First-party) | 1 year | Preferences (Optional) |
| theme | Stores your theme preference (light/dark mode) | Lovas (First-party) | 1 year | Preferences (Optional) |
Necessary cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. All other cookies require your consent before they are set.
3. Google Consent Mode v2
We use Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure GDPR compliance. This means:
- All optional cookies are denied by default
- Analytics and advertising only activate after you give consent
- IP addresses are anonymized for privacy protection
- Your consent choices are respected across your session
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (only with your consent)
- PayPal: For secure payment processing (necessary cookies only)
- Vercel: For hosting and performance monitoring
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Use the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site
- Change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site
- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Note: Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality. Disabling analytics and marketing cookies will not impact your use of the service.
6. How Long Do Cookies Last?
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Consent Cookies: Stored for up to 1 year to remember your preferences
7. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (not recommended)
For more information on managing cookies, visit your browser's help section.
8. 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.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@lovas.ch