Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Favlista ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at favlista.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your overall experience. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other companies whose services we use). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as the site would not work correctly without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session Cookie | Maintains your logged-in state and session security | Session (deleted when browser closes) | First-party |
| cc_cookie | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| CSRF Token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | First-party |
Legal Basis: These cookies are essential for providing our service and do not require consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(b) (contract performance).
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are only set after you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users during a session | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party (Google) |
Legal Basis: Consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a). You can opt out at any time.
We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and we do not share analytics data with Google for their own purposes.
4. Session & Authentication Cookies
These cookies are used to maintain your authenticated session and remember your preferences while using our service.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication Token | Keeps you logged in securely | Session or 30 days (if "remember me" selected) | First-party |
| Language Preference | Remembers your language choice for legal pages | Persistent (localStorage) | First-party |
| Theme Preference | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | Persistent (localStorage) | First-party |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use certain third-party services that may set their own cookies. Here is detailed information about each:
Stripe
Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention
Cookies: __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid
Duration: Various (session to 1 year)
Stripe uses cookies to process payments securely and detect fraudulent activity. These are essential for payment functionality.
View Cookie PolicyGoogle Analytics
Purpose: Website analytics and usage statistics
Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
Duration: Up to 2 years
Only activated after you consent to analytics cookies. Helps us understand how visitors use our site.
View Cookie PolicyGoogle OAuth
Purpose: Social login functionality
Cookies: Various Google authentication cookies
Duration: Session
Set when you use "Sign in with Google". Required for Google authentication.
View Cookie PolicyCloudflare
Purpose: Security and performance (CDN)
Cookies: __cf_bm, cf_clearance
Duration: 30 minutes to 1 year
Used for bot detection and security. Essential for site protection.
View Cookie Policy6. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you can choose which non-essential cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button in the website footer.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser preferences.
Important:
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, such as logging in or making purchases.
7. Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of tracking cookies using these methods:
Cookie Consent Banner
Decline analytics cookies when prompted, or update your preferences via the cookie settings link in our footer.
Do Not Track
We respect the "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser setting. If you have DNT enabled, we will not load analytics cookies.
Global Privacy Control
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, which automatically opts you out of non-essential cookies.
8. Local Storage & Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to remember your preferences:
- Theme preference (dark/light mode)
- Language preference for legal pages
- Cookie consent state
Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes: - We will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page - For significant changes, we may display a prominent notice on our website - We encourage you to review this policy periodically Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: Email: hello@favlista.com Piotr Ciechowicz Schmohlstr. 2 13086 Berlin, Germany For privacy-related inquiries, you may also refer to our Privacy Policy or contact your local data protection authority.