This Cookie Policy explains how The Parenting Passport (theparentingpassport.com) uses cookies on our website.
The short version: We use only essential cookies required for the website to function, plus a cookieless analytics service that helps us understand site usage in aggregate. We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking cookies, or a cookie consent banner — because we do not set non-essential cookies in the first place.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, provide security features, and remember your preferences.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies — set by the website you are visiting
- Third-party cookies — set by a domain other than the one you are visiting
2. Cookies We Use
We use only strictly necessary cookies — these are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.
2.1 Authentication Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
auth-token | Maintains your login session after you sign in via email verification or social sign-in. | First-party, persistent | 1 hour to 7 days |
auth-token-code-verifier | Used during the sign-in flow to securely complete authentication. Deleted after sign-in is complete. | First-party, session | Deleted after auth |
Actual cookie names may include a project identifier prefix.
2.2 Security Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSRF token (via headers) | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks by validating that form submissions and API requests originate from our website. | First-party, session | Per request |
2.3 Hosting Infrastructure
Our hosting infrastructure may set minimal cookies or use headers for load balancing and security purposes. These are strictly functional and do not track users.
3. Analytics (Cookieless)
We use a privacy-focused, cookieless web-analytics service to understand how visitors use our website in aggregate — for example, which pages are most visited and how people move through the site.
- It does not set cookies on your device.
- It does not track you across other websites.
- It collects aggregate usage data, not individual profiles, and we do not use it to identify you.
We do not use Google Analytics, advertising analytics, or tracking pixels. Because our analytics is cookieless and aggregate, it does not require a cookie consent banner under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.
4. Cookies We Do NOT Use
To be completely transparent, here are categories of cookies we deliberately do not use:
- Advertising cookies — We do not run ads and do not use any advertising cookies or tracking pixels.
- Third-party analytics cookies — Our analytics is cookieless; no analytics provider sets cookies on your device.
- Social media cookies — We do not embed social media widgets that set tracking cookies.
- Cross-site tracking cookies — We do not allow any third party to track you across other websites.
5. Cookie Consent
We use only strictly necessary cookies, plus a cookieless analytics service and a small amount of first-party browser storage (described in Section 7). Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR because they are essential for the website to function.
Because we do not set non-essential cookies and do not use cross-site tracking, we do not display a cookie consent banner. If we ever introduce non-essential cookies or cross-site tracking, we will update this policy and implement a consent mechanism first.
6. Managing Cookies
Even though our cookies are essential, you always have control over cookies on your device. You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- 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 > Cookies and Site Data
Please note: If you block or delete our authentication cookies, you will not be able to stay logged in to your account. You will need to sign in again each time you visit the site.
7. Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, modern websites can store small amounts of data using your browser's Local Storage and Session Storage. These are first-party only and are not shared with any third parties. We use them for:
| Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Local Storage: authentication session | Stores authentication session data as an alternative to cookies, depending on your browser configuration. | Until you sign out or the session expires |
Session Storage: post_login_redirect | Remembers where to redirect you after signing in (e.g., if you clicked a link that required authentication). | Cleared when you close the tab |
| Local Storage: marketing attribution | Records the campaign or referring site that brought you here (e.g., UTM parameters) as first-touch and last-touch, so we can understand which channels are effective. First-party only; not used to track you across other websites. | Until you clear your browser storage |
| Session Storage: content variant | Remembers which version of an interactive feature you were shown, so it stays consistent during your visit. | Cleared when you close the tab |
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
If we change our cookie practices — particularly if we add non-essential cookies — we will update this Cookie Policy and, if necessary, implement a cookie consent mechanism. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: