Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help provide functionality, improve your experience, and allow us to understand how the platform is used.
Cookies can be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
They can also be “first-party” cookies, set directly by Prettie, or “third-party” cookies, set by external services we use.
Your Consent
Strictly necessary cookies are placed automatically as they are essential for the platform to function. For all other cookies — functional, analytics, and marketing — we obtain your consent before placing them.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we respect your right to control which cookies are placed on your device.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to operate correctly. They enable core functionality such as authentication, session management, and language preferences. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without breaking fundamental platform features.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| better-auth.session_token | Prettie | Maintains your authenticated session after login | 7 days |
| better_auth.session_token | Prettie | Alternative session cookie format (production environment) | 7 days |
| prettie-account-type | Prettie | Identifies your account type (client) for proper routing | Session |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Prettie | Stores your selected language preference | 1 year |
| __next_hmr_refresh_hash__ | Next.js | Development only — hot module replacement | Session |
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They allow the platform to remember choices you have made, such as your preferred language or search filters, so that we can provide a more tailored experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locale preference | Prettie | Remembers your language selection across visits | 1 year |
| Search preferences | Prettie | Remembers your search filters and preferences | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform, which pages are visited most often, and where users encounter issues. These cookies are placed only with your consent and collect aggregated, anonymised data.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics cookies will be listed here when analytics services are integrated. | |||
We are committed to using privacy-respecting analytics. When we integrate analytics services, this section will be updated with specific cookie details.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites in order to display relevant advertisements. These cookies are placed only with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing cookies will be listed here if marketing services are integrated. | |||
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some external services we integrate with may set their own cookies on your device. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective provider's privacy and cookie policies.
Stripe (Payment Processing)
When you make a payment on Prettie, Stripe may set cookies for fraud detection and security purposes. These cookies are essential for secure payment processing. Stripe is PCI-DSS Level 1 certified. For more information, see Stripe's cookie policy at stripe.com/cookie-settings.
Social Login Providers
If you sign in via Google, Apple, Microsoft, or Facebook, these providers may set cookies during the authentication process. These cookies are governed by the respective provider's cookie policies and are used solely for the purpose of authenticating your identity.
Browser Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage mechanisms for a small number of purposes:
- searchLocationQuery (sessionStorage) — Temporarily stores your search location during a browsing session to avoid re-prompting.
- hasPromptedLocation (sessionStorage) — Remembers that we have already asked for your location preference in this session.
These values are automatically cleared when you close your browser tab or window.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Below are instructions for the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
You can also delete all cookies stored on your device at any time through your browser's settings.
Please note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent core functionality such as logging in and maintaining your session. We recommend keeping these enabled for the best experience.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. While there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, we respect your privacy choices and do not engage in cross-site tracking.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for legal and regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, you can reach us at:
- Email: privacy@prettie.com
- Prettie SRL, Bucharest, Romania
You may also contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@prettie.com.