Send The Joy informs about cookies on https://www.sendthejoy.com/
What are cookies?
Cookies are files the site may store on your device to remember preferences, keep sessions and improve security.
Types by entity
Depending on who sets the cookie:
- First-party: sent from a domain managed by the site publisher.
- Third-party: sent from another domain (e.g. Stripe at checkout).
If installed from our domain but processed by a third party, it is not strictly first-party.
Types by duration
- Session: deleted when the browser closes.
- Persistent: kept for a defined period (e.g. cookie preference).
Types by purpose
- Technical / necessary: session, security and remembering cookie consent.
- Payment: cookies Stripe may set only during checkout.
- We do not use advertising or third-party analytics cookies on the public site today.
Managing cookies
You can allow, block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Disabling necessary cookies may break login or payment.
Browser help links
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
Cookies in use
Indicative inventory for the current stack (Next.js, session, Stripe):
Cookie inventory
| Name / type | Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| send_the_joy_cookie_consent | First-party | Store cookie consent preference | 180 days |
| NextAuth / auth session | First-party | Keep user signed in | Session / per config |
| NEXT_LOCALE | First-party | Remember UI language | Persistent |
| Stripe (checkout) | Third-party | Secure payment processing | Per Stripe |
No Google Analytics or ad cookies on the public portal. The cookie panel covers necessary and payment categories.
Acceptance
Via the cookie banner you can accept, reject non-essential cookies or open preferences. You can change your choice from the footer or this page.
- Accept: records consent for the banner version.
- Reject: only essential technical cookies (and payment cookies if you start checkout).
- Configure: review categories and change your choice.