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Cookie Policy

A Digital Towns Ltd Product

Effective: 13 March 2026Last Updated: 13 March 2026Version 1.0

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies TechLocal uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We are committed to transparency and minimal data collection. TechLocal does not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies").

TechLocal uses cookies to ensure the platform functions correctly, to keep your session secure, and to understand how the platform is used so we can improve it. We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioural profiling, or third-party tracking.

These cookies are strictly necessary for TechLocal to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security protections. Without these cookies, the platform cannot operate. No consent is required for essential cookies under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

NamePurposeExpiryType
sb-access-tokenSupabase authentication access token. Authenticates your session with the platform.Session / 1 hourEssential
sb-refresh-tokenSupabase authentication refresh token. Maintains your login session across page loads.7 daysEssential
sb-auth-tokenSupabase session cookie. Stores encrypted session state for authenticated users.SessionEssential
__Host-next-authNext.js session security cookie. CSRF protection for form submissions.SessionEssential
__vercel_live_tokenVercel deployment token. Used only in preview deployments for authentication.SessionEssential

Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalised experience. These cookies do not track you across other websites.

NamePurposeExpiryType
tl-cookie-consentRecords your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on every visit.1 yearFunctional
tl-themeStores your display preference if theme options are available.1 yearFunctional

We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how users interact with TechLocal. This helps us identify which features are most useful and where we can improve the user experience. We do not use Google Analytics or any advertising-linked analytics platform.

Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, analytics cookies used solely for improving our own service may be processed on a legitimate interests basis, provided we offer clear opt-out mechanisms. You may opt out of analytics cookies at any time.

NamePurposeExpiryType
_tl_analyticsAnonymous page view tracking for internal platform improvement. No personal identifiers stored.30 daysAnalytics

TechLocal does not use any of the following:

  • Advertising cookies or retargeting pixels
  • Social media tracking pixels (Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.)
  • Cross-site tracking technologies
  • Fingerprinting or device identification beyond session cookies
  • Any cookie that shares your data with advertisers or data brokers

We believe your data should serve you, not advertisers. This is a core principle of TechLocal.

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent TechLocal from functioning correctly.

Browser Cookie Settings

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

On Mobile Devices

  • iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data
  • Android Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

We review and update this Cookie Policy when our cookie usage changes. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. The current version is always available at www.techlocal.uk/cookies.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@techlocal.uk
  • Post: Digital Towns Ltd, Launchpad, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BX

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our cookie practices, we are happy to help.

privacy@techlocal.uk

TechLocal is a product of Digital Towns Ltd. Registered in England and Wales.