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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 5 July 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We also use similar browser storage for preferences and product analytics. Katale Deals uses essential cookies to run the marketplace and PostHog analytics to understand usage - we do not use advertising cookies.
What we store
| Name | Type | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| authjs.session-token | Cookie (essential) | Keeps you signed in securely. | 30 days |
| authjs.csrf-token | Cookie (essential) | Protects sign-in forms against forgery. | Session |
| theme | Local storage | Remembers your light/dark mode choice. | Until cleared |
| cookie-consent | Local storage | Remembers that you dismissed the cookie notice. | Until cleared |
| ph_* | Cookie/local storage (analytics) | Helps us understand page views, product usage, and seller performance so we can improve Katale Deals. | Until cleared |
Signing in with Google
If you sign in with Google, Google may set its own cookies during the sign-in flow under Google's own policies. We only receive your basic profile (name, email, photo) to create your account.
Managing cookies
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings at any time. Blocking essential cookies means you can browse listings but cannot log in, message sellers, or post items. Blocking analytics cookies may reduce our ability to understand and improve the marketplace.