Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29 April 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your login session or preferences. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
This policy explains how JustVybe uses cookies in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and, for EEA users, the EU ePrivacy Directive.
2. Your consent
When you first visit JustVybe, a cookie banner asks for your preference. You can choose:
- Essential only — we set only the cookies strictly necessary for the platform to function. No analytics cookies are set.
- Accept all — we set both essential and optional analytics cookies.
You can change your preference at any time by clicking "Cookie settings" in the footer. Essential cookies do not require consent — they are set automatically as they are necessary for the service to work.
3. Cookies we set
Essential cookies (always active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function and cannot be switched off without breaking core features.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Server-side session identifier — keeps you logged in during a browser session and enables CSRF protection | Session (cleared when browser closes) |
jv_session |
Persistent login token for the "Remember me" feature — allows you to stay logged in across browser sessions | 30 days |
jv_csrf |
CSRF protection token — verifies that form submissions originate from JustVybe pages, preventing cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
jv_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie preference (accepted all / essential only) so the banner is not shown on every page | 1 year |
Analytics cookies (optional — require consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the platform so we can improve it. They collect data in aggregated, anonymised form. They are only set if you click "Accept all".
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
jv_analytics |
Tracks anonymised page views and feature usage to help us understand which parts of JustVybe are most useful | 90 days |
Referral / affiliate cookies
These cookies are set when you arrive at JustVybe via an affiliate referral link. They do not track your browsing elsewhere on the internet.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
jv_ref |
Stores an affiliate referral code when you click an affiliate link, so that the referring affiliate can be credited if you subscribe. Only set when you arrive via a referral link. | 30 days |
4. Third-party cookies and external resources
JustVybe uses a small number of third-party services that may set their own cookies or make requests to their servers:
- Stripe — when you make a payment, Stripe's payment forms may set cookies on your device for fraud prevention and session management. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy. We do not control these cookies.
- Fonts — JustVybe self-hosts all fonts locally. No requests are made to Google Fonts or any other external font service.
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, Facebook Pixel, or any social media share buttons that track users across sites.
5. Managing your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie settings" in the footer of any page. Clicking this clears your stored preference and shows the banner again, allowing you to make a new choice.
You can also manage cookies through your browser:
Note: blocking or deleting essential cookies (particularly PHPSESSID and jv_session) will prevent you from logging in to JustVybe.
For general guidance on managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org or the ICO's cookies guidance.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date. Where changes are material (e.g. we add a new type of tracking cookie), we will reset cookie consent so you can review and reconfirm your preferences.
7. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@justvybe.space.