Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 7, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your session, keep you logged in, and store your preferences. Similar technologies include browser local storage and session storage.


2. Our Approach to Cookies

TerryTrilla currently uses only strictly necessary and functional preference cookies. We do not currently use analytics, advertising, or marketing cookies.

If we introduce non-essential cookies in the future (such as analytics or marketing tools), we will update this policy, add a cookie consent mechanism, and obtain your explicit consent before placing those cookies on your device.


3. Categories of Cookies We Use

CategoryDescriptionConsent Required
Strictly NecessaryRequired for authentication, security, and core functionality. Cannot be disabled without breaking the Platform.No — essential for service
FunctionalRemember your preferences (language, theme). The Platform works without them, but will not remember your settings between visits.No — legitimate interest

We do not currently use:

  • Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Marketing or advertising cookies (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads)
  • Functional preference cookies beyond those listed below

4. Detailed Cookie List

4.1 Authentication Cookies (NextAuth.js)

These cookies are set by our authentication system and are required to log in and use the Platform securely.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
next-auth.session-tokenMaintains your authenticated sessionSession / 30 days
__Secure-next-auth.session-tokenSecure version of session token (HTTPS only)Session / 30 days
next-auth.csrf-tokenProtects against cross-site request forgery attacksSession
next-auth.callback-urlRemembers where to redirect you after loginSession
next-auth.pkce.code_verifierUsed during OAuth login flow (PKCE security)Session
next-auth.stateMaintains state during OAuth authenticationSession
next-auth.nonceOne-time token used during OpenID Connect authentication for replay attack preventionSession

4.2 Preference Cookies

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
NEXT_LOCALEnext-intlStores your language/region preference1 year
themenext-themesStores your light/dark mode preference1 year

5. Third-Party Services

We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may set its own cookies for fraud prevention during checkout. These are strictly necessary for secure payment processing and are governed by Stripe's own privacy policy:

  • Stripe Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
__stripe_midStripeDevice fingerprinting for fraud prevention1 year
__stripe_sidStripeSession fraud prevention during payment30 minutes

6. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies (authentication and CSRF) will prevent you from logging in and using the Platform.


7. Future Cookie Use

We plan to add the following in future, at which point this policy will be updated and appropriate consent obtained:

  • Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) — to understand how users navigate the Platform
  • A cookie consent banner — to allow EU/EEA users to manage non-essential cookie preferences

We will not place any non-essential cookies until a proper consent mechanism is in place.


8. EU/EEA Users

The cookies we currently set are either strictly necessary for the operation of the Platform, or functional preference cookies based on legitimate interest. Neither category requires consent under the ePrivacy Directive or GDPR. When non-essential cookies are introduced, we will implement a compliant consent mechanism before doing so.


9. Changes to This Policy

We will update this Cookie Policy when our cookie usage changes. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any revisions. For material changes (e.g., introduction of analytics or marketing cookies), we will notify registered users by email.


10. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies: [email protected]

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