Cookie policy
Last updated: 22 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Yolist Ltd ("Yolist", "we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on yolist.uk. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your preferences and activity. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels. We refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" in this policy.
2. Cookies we use
We use the following categories of cookies:
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They cannot be turned off. They are typically set in response to your actions (logging in, filling in a form, etc.) and do not store personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sb-* (Supabase Auth) | Maintains your login session | Session / 1 year |
__Secure-* | CSRF protection and secure session tokens | Session |
cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preference | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use Yolist so we can improve it. All analytics data is anonymised — IP addresses are masked before any data is stored.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users; measures page views and events | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour session | 24 hours |
Legal basis: Analytics cookies are only set with your consent (UK PECR / UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
2.3 Functional cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to provide an enhanced experience, such as your theme preference (light / dark mode) and recently viewed listings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
2.4 Marketing / advertising cookies
At present, Yolist does not use third-party advertising or retargeting cookies. If we introduce these in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent before setting them.
3. How to manage cookies
3.1 Cookie consent banner
When you first visit Yolist, we display a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept all — enables all cookie categories
- Reject non-essential — only strictly necessary cookies are set
- Manage preferences — choose which categories to allow
You can change your preferences at any time using the button below, or by clicking the "Cookie Policy" link in the website footer to return to this page.
3.2 Browser settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies, delete existing cookies, or set alerts when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may break core Platform functionality.
- 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
3.3 Google Analytics opt-out
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR. Analytics and non-essential cookies are only set after your consent has been obtained.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Platform following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
6. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at legal@yolist.uk.
Related policies: Privacy Policy · Terms of Service