Swapster Cookie Policy

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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Swapster Platform, and your choices regarding cookies. By using our platform, you consent to the use of essential cookies as described in this policy.

This policy was last updated on 05 June 2026.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

2. Cookies We Use

Swapster uses essential cookies required for the platform to function, and analytics cookies to help us understand how people use the platform. Analytics cookies are only set if you choose to accept them. We do not use advertising or profiling cookies.

Essential Cookies:
Session Cookie

Name: swapster_session
Purpose: This cookie is essential for user authentication and session management. It keeps you logged in as you navigate through the platform and ensures secure access to your account.

Duration: 120 minutes of inactivity, or until you log out. If you select "Remember Me" when logging in, your session will persist for an extended period.

Type: Essential (cannot be disabled as it's required for the platform to function)

CSRF Token Cookie

Name: XSRF-TOKEN
Purpose: This security cookie protects you from Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by verifying that requests to our platform come from you and not from malicious third parties.

Duration: Session duration

Type: Essential (cannot be disabled as it's required for security)

Cookie Consent Cookie

Name: cookie_consent
Purpose: This cookie remembers your choice regarding our cookie notice, so we don't show it to you again on future visits.

Duration: 1 year

Type: Preference

Analytics Cookies (optional):
Google Analytics

Names: _ga, _ga_5WPCQVZHDC
Purpose: These cookies are set by Google Analytics and help us understand how visitors interact with the platform — for example, which pages are most visited and how long people spend on each page. This helps us improve the service. IP addresses are anonymised before being sent to Google.

Duration: Up to 2 years

Provider: Google LLC — see Google's Privacy Policy

Type: Analytics (only set if you accept cookies)

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use Google Analytics (provided by Google LLC) to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the platform. Google Analytics sets cookies on your device only if you have accepted analytics cookies. Google may process this data on servers outside the UK; Google LLC is certified under the UK-US Data Bridge.

We do not use any other third-party cookies, and we do not use advertising or social media tracking cookies.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using key features of the platform, including logging in and managing your account.

How to manage cookies in your browser:

5. GDPR Compliance

We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU GDPR. Our use of cookies is transparent, minimal, and focused on providing you with a secure and functional service.

You have the right to:

6. Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

We use essential cookies to keep the site secure and working, and analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use Swapster. Analytics cookies are only set if you accept. Learn more about our cookies