1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help Valerie remember your session, keep your cart secure, and — with your permission — understand how the marketplace is used.
2. Types we use
- Essential (always on): authentication tokens, cart state, CSRF/security, theme preference, cookie consent record, story session IDs.
- Analytics (optional): anonymous page views, feature usage, error reporting to improve performance.
- Marketing (optional): campaign attribution, boosted listing engagement, retargeting where enabled.
3. Local storage
Valerie also uses browser local storage for similar purposes (e.g. story viewed state, theme, cookie preferences). These are treated with the same consent categories as cookies.
4. Third-party cookies
Payment partners (Wavy) may set cookies during checkout. Social share links may load third-party resources if you interact with them. We minimise third-party tracking unless you consent to marketing cookies.
5. Managing preferences
On your first visit, we show a cookie banner where you can accept all, essential only, or customise categories. You can change your choice at any time:
6. Browser controls
You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent login, checkout, or cart functionality from working correctly.