Bookelya

Cookie policy

Last updated: March 20, 2026

1. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. It allows the site to remember information about your visit, such as your language or display preferences, to make future browsing easier.

2. Essential cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled.

NameServiceDescriptionDuration
bookelya_sessionBookelyaKeeps your login session active.2 hours
XSRF-TOKENBookelyaProtection against CSRF attacks.Session
cc_cookieBookelyaSaves your cookie preferences.6 months
appearanceBookelyaKeeps your display preference (light/dark).1 year
sidebar_stateBookelyaRemembers whether the sidebar is open or closed.7 days
bookelya_localeBookelyaRemembers your language preference.1 year
social_redirectBookelyaTemporary redirect URL used during social sign-in (Google, Facebook).10 minutes
social_contextBookelyaTemporary context used during social sign-in (account type).10 minutes
verify_return_urlBookelyaTemporary return URL after verifying your email address.1 hour
bookelya_skip_pro_space_promptBookelyaRemembers your preference not to show the confirmation before accessing the Pro area.6 months

The preference appearance is also stored in the browser in localStorage to improve client-side rendering.

3. Audience measurement cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about use of the Platform (pages visited, visit duration and bounce rate) to help improve it. They are only stored with your prior consent.

NameServiceDescriptionDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsUnique identifier to distinguish users.2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsMaintains the session state.2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsUnique identifier for the current session.24 hours
_gatGoogle AnalyticsLimits the request rate.1 minute
_clckMicrosoft ClarityUnique Clarity identifier.1 year
_clskMicrosoft ClarityLinks page views from the same Clarity session.1 day
CLIDMicrosoft ClarityIdentifies the first Clarity visit.1 year
MUIDMicrosoft ClarityMicrosoft user identifier.1 year

4. Advertising cookies

These cookies enable advertising campaign measurement and remarketing. They are only stored with your prior consent.

NameServiceDescriptionDuration
_gcl_auGoogle AdsStores ad conversions.3 months
_gcl_awGoogle AdsLinks an ad click to a conversion.3 months
IDEGoogle DoubleClickDoubleClick conversion tracking.1 year
test_cookieGoogle DoubleClickChecks if the browser accepts cookies.15 minutes

5. Personalisation cookies

These cookies customise the website experience, including live chat. They are only stored with your prior consent.

NameServiceDescriptionDuration
crisp-client/*CrispRemembers your live chat session.6 months

6. Managing cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

6.1 Via our preferences panel

You can change your choices at any time by clicking the button below:

6.2 Via your browser settings

Each browser provides options to accept, reject or delete cookies. Here is how to access these settings in the main browsers:

  • Chrome : Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Firefox : Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
  • Safari : Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge : Settings > Privacy > Cookies

6.3 Consequences of deactivation

Disabling essential cookies may prevent use of certain Platform features, including signing in to your account. Disabling analytics cookies does not affect the service.

7. Lifespan of cookies

Retention periods are shown in the tables above for each cookie. In summary:

  • Essential cookies : from 10 minutes to 1 year
  • Analytics cookies : from 1 minute to 2 years
  • Advertising cookies : from 15 minutes to 1 year
  • Personalisation cookies : 6 months

8. Updating this policy

We reserve the right to change this cookie policy at any time. Any change will be published on this page with the updated date.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: contact@bookelya.com

To learn more about how we process your personal data, see our privacy policy.