Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 3, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how WhingeHub uses cookies and similar technologies. By using our website, you consent to our use of essential cookies. You can manage your preferences for non-essential cookies through our cookie banner or Privacy Settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and provide analytics about how the site is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
JSESSIONID |
Session identifier for user authentication |
Session (deleted when browser closes) |
XSRF-TOKEN |
CSRF protection token for security |
Session |
remember-me |
Persistent login functionality |
30 days |
2. Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
theme |
Remembers your dark/light mode preference |
1 year |
language |
Stores your language preference |
1 year |
cookieConsent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
visitor-id |
Anonymous visitor tracking for analytics |
1 year |
last-visit |
Tracks last visit timestamp for analytics |
1 year |
4. Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver personalized advertisements. We only use these with your explicit consent.
Currently, WhingeHub does not use marketing cookies. This section is reserved for future use.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Stripe: Payment processing (essential for subscription functionality)
- AWS CloudFront: Content delivery network for faster loading
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to manage cookies:
1. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner where you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
2. Privacy Settings
If you're logged in, you can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
Manage Cookie Preferences
3. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies after each session
- View and delete individual cookies
Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using certain features of our website, such as logging in.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you don't want to be tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have enabled this setting.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@whingehub.com