Cookie policy
Last updated 5 October 2026
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies Haba Social uses, what each one does, and how to control them.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores on your device. We also use local storage, which works in a similar way but keeps data in your browser rather than sending it back to us with each request. We refer to both as cookies in this policy.
2. Strictly necessary
These keep the service working and secure. They cannot be switched off, and we do not need your consent for them.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| haba_social_session | Haba Social | Keeps you signed in and remembers your session between pages | 2 hours |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Haba Social | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery | Session |
3. Functional
These remember the preferences you set, so the app looks and behaves the way you left it.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| sidebar:state | Haba Social | Remembers whether the app sidebar is expanded or collapsed | 7 days |
| appearance | Haba Social | Stores your light, dark, or system theme choice (local storage, not a cookie) | Until cleared |
4. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand which pages people visit and where they get stuck, so we can improve the product. These cookies are only set once you consent, and the data is aggregated rather than used to identify you personally.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes one visitor from another | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Keeps session state for the analytics property | 2 years |
5. Marketing
We use the Meta Pixel to measure how our advertising performs and to show relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram. These cookies are only set once you consent.
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel | Identifies a browser so Meta can measure and target our advertising | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel | Records the Meta ad click that brought you to our site | 3 months |
6. Your choices
Analytics and marketing cookies are only placed if you agree to them, and you can change your mind at any time. You can also:
- block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though blocking strictly necessary cookies will stop parts of the service from working;
- opt out of Google Analytics across every site using the Google Analytics opt-out add-on; and
- manage how Meta uses your activity for advertising in your Meta ad preferences.
7. Changes and contact
We update this policy when the cookies we use change, and the date at the top shows the current version. Our privacy policy explains more about how we handle personal data. Questions go to [email protected].