Cookie Policy
Cookie categories
Strictly necessary
These cookies are required for the platform to function. They handle authentication, session management, and consent recording. You cannot disable these cookies — without them, you cannot log in or use the platform.
- auth_token — your login stays active between page loads
- refresh_token — you don't get logged out during a working session
- email_verified — the platform knows your email is confirmed
- ul_cookie_consent — your cookie choice is remembered
Functional
Functional cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience. They are enabled by default but can be disabled in Cookie Preferences.
- ul_theme — if you switch to dark mode, it stays dark next visit
- ul_lang — your chosen language is remembered
Analytics
Analytics cookies help us understand how the platform is used so we can improve it. All data is anonymised — we cannot identify individual users from analytics data. Analytics is disabled by default and requires your opt-in consent.
- ul_session_id — an anonymous identifier for a browsing session, data retained 30 days then deleted
- ph_*_posthog — PostHog's anonymous distinct ID, same opt-in and anonymity guarantees
- No cross-site tracking
- No session recording or screen playback
- No personal data transmitted to analytics systems
Third-party cookies
UseLodger does not place third-party advertising or tracking cookies. The following third-party services may set their own cookies in limited circumstances:
Paystack
When you make a payment, Paystack's payment page may set session cookies for fraud prevention
Paystack Privacy Policy →Firebase / Google
Firebase may set cookies related to push notification subscription state
Firebase / Google Privacy Policy →PostHog
Anonymized product-usage analytics (page views, clicks, device type) — only runs if you opt in under Analytics below. No advertising use, no session recording, and we never call its identify feature, so it cannot link activity to your account
PostHog Privacy Policy →Managing your preferences
Through UseLodger
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookie Preferences panel:
Or click "Manage cookies" in the footer of any page.
Through your browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Policy updates
When we add new cookies or change how existing cookies work, we will:
- Update the 'Last updated' date on this page
- Increment the cookie policy version number
- Re-show the consent banner to all users when the version changes
- Email registered users if the changes are material
Questions? Email hello@uselodger.com
Questions about this policy? hello@uselodger.com
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