Cookie Policy
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This page explains which cookies PhotoVersus uses, what each one does, and how you can manage them.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit it. They help the site work correctly, remember your preferences, and — with your consent — support analytics and advertising.
2. Cookies we use
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Keeps you signed in | Session / 30 days | First party |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session | First party |
| __Host-next-auth.csrf-token | CSRF protection over HTTPS | Session | First party |
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| pv_locale | Remembers your language preference | 1 year | First party |
| pv_compare | Saves products in the comparison tool | Session | First party |
| pv_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | First party |
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 years | Google LLC |
| _gid | Google Analytics: identifies users within 24 hours | 24 hours | Google LLC |
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google AdSense: personalised advertising | 1 year | Google LLC |
| test_cookie | Google: checks if the browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes | Google LLC |
| ANID | Google: advertising across Google services | 1 year | Google LLC |
3. Third-party cookies
Some of our partners (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) may set their own cookies when you visit PhotoVersus. Their use of that data is governed by their own privacy policies: • Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. Legal basis
Strictly necessary cookies are set without consent (legal basis: legitimate interest / contract performance). Functional, analytics, and advertising cookies are only set with your explicit consent, collected through our cookie banner in accordance with TCF 2.2 and the GDPR.
5. Managing your preferences
Click "Cookie settings" in the footer to review or change your preferences at any time.
You can block or delete cookies from your browser settings. Note that disabling necessary cookies may affect how the site works.
Install the Google Analytics browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Opt out of personalised Google ads at: adssettings.google.com
6. Updates
We may update this policy when our cookie usage changes. The "Last updated" date shows when it was last revised.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies: privacy@photoversus.com
Questions about cookies: privacy@photoversus.com