Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Lyfestash ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at lyfestash.com and use our services.

We believe in transparency and your right to understand how your data is handled. This policy will help you understand what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

2. Cookies We Use

Lyfestash uses only strictly necessary cookies that are essential for the operation of our service. We do not use marketing, advertising, or analytics cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
preferredLanguage	Stores your language preference (e.g., English, French) to display content in your chosen language.	1 year	Persistent
deviceId	A unique identifier for your device used for security purposes, including detecting suspicious login attempts and fraud prevention.	1 year	Persistent
lyfestash_session	Manages your login session when you use the "Remember Me" feature. This allows you to stay logged in between visits.	30 days	Persistent

All cookies use SameSite=Strict and Secure flags (on HTTPS) for enhanced security.

3. Why We Use These Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the following reasons:

Security: To protect your account from unauthorized access and detect suspicious activity
Authentication: To keep you logged in and recognize your device
User Experience: To remember your language preference and provide a personalized experience
Fraud Prevention: To identify unusual login patterns and protect against account takeover

Without these cookies, critical features of Lyfestash would not function properly, and your account security could be compromised.

4. What We Don't Use

We are committed to your privacy. Lyfestash does NOT use:

Advertising Cookies: No cookies for targeted ads or remarketing
Marketing Cookies: No cookies for tracking marketing campaigns
Third-Party Analytics: No Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar tracking tools
Social Media Cookies: No cookies from social media platforms
Tracking Cookies: No cross-site tracking or behavioral profiling

5. Third-Party Services

Lyfestash uses the following third-party services, which may set their own cookies or use similar technologies:

Google Firebase

We use Google Firebase for authentication, database, and secure file storage. Firebase may use cookies and local storage for:

Managing your authentication session
Storing encrypted security tokens
Providing secure access to your data

Learn more: Firebase Privacy Policy

Note: These services are essential for our platform to function and are used strictly for service delivery, not for advertising or tracking.

6. Do We Need Your Consent?

No. Under the EU's ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, and similar privacy laws (including CCPA), strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.

Since all cookies we use are essential for:

Providing the service you explicitly requested
Ensuring the security of your account
Enabling core functionality

We do not display a cookie consent banner. However, you retain full control over these cookies through your browser settings (see below).

7. Your Choices and Control

Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. However, please note:

⚠️ Important: Blocking or deleting our cookies will prevent you from using Lyfestash properly. You may be unable to log in, your session may not persist, and security features may not function.

How to Manage Cookies

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
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Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
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Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
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Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
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Clear Your Session

You can manually clear your Lyfestash session by:

Signing out of your account
Clearing your browser cookies
Using "Private" or "Incognito" mode (session cookies are automatically deleted when you close the window)

8. Local Storage and Other Technologies

In addition to cookies, Lyfestash uses browser local storage to:

Store encrypted authentication tokens (for session management)
Cache encrypted security keys (never leave your device unencrypted)
Store temporary data for improved performance

Local storage is essential for our zero-knowledge encryption architecture. All data stored locally is encrypted and cannot be accessed by us or any third party.

You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing browsing data.

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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Lyfestash after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Mail:
NexoStack, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Officer
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP]

Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data:

Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Terms of Service - The legal terms governing your use of Lyfestash