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Cookie Policy
This policy explains the cookies and similar browser storage Bookvella uses while operated as a non-commercial student portfolio project.
The short version
Bookvella currently uses only cookies and browser storage that are needed for login, session security, dashboard routing, booking flows, and saving your cookie preferences. Bookvella does not currently use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, analytics cookies, embedded media cookies, or cross-site tracking tools.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small pieces of data stored in your browser. Similar technologies, including localStorage, can store session markers, profile display data, or preferences. This policy covers both.
Cookies Bookvella sets today
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
bookvella.session | Non-sensitive marker used by the web app to detect that a host is signed in and route dashboard pages. | Session or configured auth lifetime | Strictly necessary |
bookvella.access | Short-lived API authentication token stored as an httpOnly cookie. | Short-lived | Strictly necessary |
bookvella.refresh | Refresh token stored as an httpOnly cookie so hosts can stay signed in without storing tokens in localStorage. | Session or configured auth lifetime | Strictly necessary |
localStorage: bookvella.user | Stores a public user snapshot for dashboard display only. It is not used as an access token. | Until logout or browser clearing | Strictly necessary |
localStorage: bv.cookiePrefs | Stores your non-essential cookie preference choices from this page. | Until browser clearing | Preference |
What Bookvella does not use today
- Analytics cookies.
- Advertising, retargeting, affiliate, or social media pixels.
- Third-party embedded media cookies.
- Fingerprinting or cross-site tracking tools.
Legal basis
Strictly necessary storage is used because it is required to provide the feature requested by the user, such as logging in, securing a session, or completing a booking. Non-essential cookies or similar storage require consent before they are used.
Manage cookies
You can clear cookies and localStorage in your browser. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may sign you out or prevent booking and dashboard features from working. You can also read more in the Privacy Policy.
Your preferences
Cookie settings
Strictly necessary cookies are always on. Non-essential categories are off by default and only turn on if Bookvella adds those tools and you choose to allow them.
Strictly necessary
Always onAuthentication, session security, and booking flow protection.
Analytics
Anonymous aggregate stats to improve the product. Not currently in use.
Marketing
Ad or referral measurement. Not currently in use.
Last updated May 26, 2026.