Cookie Policy
Locbay OÜ
Effective Date: 30 March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Locbay OÜ ("Locbay", "we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.locbay.com (the "Platform").
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to function properly, improve user experience, analyse usage patterns, and remember user preferences.
Cookies may be set directly by Locbay (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers supporting the Platform (third-party cookies).
2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under applicable EU law, including the ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in ensuring secure and functional operation of the Platform.
- Performance and analytics cookies are activated only after you provide consent via the Cookie Consent Manager.
You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies
- Functional Cookies
- Performance / Analytics Cookies
We do not currently use advertising or marketing cookies.
4. Cookies Used on the Platform
The table below lists cookies identified on the Platform at the time of the latest review.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.csrf-token | Locbay | First-party | Essential | Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks during authentication. | Session |
| __Secure-next-auth.callback-url / next-auth.callback-url | Locbay | First-party | Essential | Stores the URL the user should be redirected to after completing authentication. Required for the sign-in redirect flow to work correctly. | Session |
| __Secure-next-auth.session-token | Locbay | First-party | Essential | Encrypted session token to maintain the authenticated user session. Required for staying logged in between page visits. | 30 days |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Third-party | Essential | Set by Stripe to assign a unique identifier to the user's browser for fraud detection and prevention during payment processing. Only set when payment functionality is used. | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Third-party | Essential | Set by Stripe as a short-lived session identifier used alongside __stripe_mid for fraud detection during active payment processing sessions. | Session |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Locbay | First-party | Functional | Stores the user's selected interface language. Used to serve the correct language version of the Platform on return visits. Not shared with third parties. | Session |
| user_location | Locbay | First-party | Functional | Stores the human-readable name of the location selected by the user (e.g. "Warsaw, Poland"). Used solely to pre-fill the location search field on return visits. Not transmitted to any third party. | 7 days |
| user_location_coords | Locbay | First-party | Functional | Stores the geographic coordinates of the user's selected location. Used exclusively to enable proximity-based search within the Platform. Not shared with or sold to third parties. | 7 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Third-party | Analytics | Set by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier. Used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the Platform. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Third-party | Analytics | Set by Google Analytics to identify users across page views within a single day. Used for daily aggregate usage reporting. | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_* | Google Analytics | Third-party | Analytics | Set by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate and prevent server overload during high-traffic periods. | 1 minute |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Third-party | Analytics | Set by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and distinguish individual sessions. Used for aggregate engagement reporting. | 2 years |
| _fbp | Meta | Third-party | Analytics | Set by Meta Pixel to identify browsers for ad delivery, reporting, and measurement. Set only when analytics consent is granted. | 3 months |
| cee | Madgicx | Third-party | Analytics | Set by Madgicx, a Meta ads optimisation platform, via GTM or Meta Pixel. Used for ad performance tracking and optimisation. | 3 months |
5. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the secure and proper functioning of the Platform. They enable core functionality such as authentication and protection against malicious activity.
These cookies cannot be disabled via the consent manager.
6. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Platform to remember user preferences, such as selected language settings. These cookies improve usability but are not strictly necessary for the basic operation of the Platform.
Depending on jurisdiction, consent may be required before activation.
7. Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Platform, measure performance, and improve user experience.
Analytics cookies are activated only after user consent is provided through the Cookie Consent Manager.
Analytics data is processed in aggregated form. We do not use analytics cookies for advertising profiling, behavioural targeting, or selling personal data.
8. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party providers that support the operation of the Platform, including:
- Google Analytics — used to measure and analyse visitor behaviour on the Platform. Analytics cookies are activated only after user consent.
- Stripe — used to facilitate secure payment processing and fraud prevention. These cookies are essential and activated when payment functionality is used.
These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Locbay ensures that appropriate contractual safeguards are in place where required under data protection law.
9. How You Can Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can modify your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Consent Preferences button on the Platform. This will allow you to revisit the cookie consent banner and update your preferences or withdraw your consent immediately.
Additionally, different browsers offer various methods to block and delete cookies. You can adjust your browser settings using the links below:
If you are using a different web browser, please refer to its official support documentation.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and security of the Platform.
10. Data Protection and Cookies
Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, such processing is governed by our Privacy Policy.
We do not sell personal data collected through cookies.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or the cookies used on the Platform.
The updated version will be published on the Platform with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:
Locbay OÜ