StayForAll uses cookies, web beacons, local storage, and tracking technologies to ensure secure authentication, personalize housing search preferences, analyze traffic performance, and improve user experience across our web and mobile applications.
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Version 1.0 | Effective Date: July 2026 | Last Updated: July 2026. Explaining how StayForAll uses cookies and local data storage.
2. Technologies We Use
• HTTP Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to maintain session state and preferences.
• Web Storage: LocalStorage and SessionStorage used for caching transient UI preferences and auth tokens.
• Pixel Tags / Web Beacons: Micro-graphic elements used in transactional emails to confirm message delivery.
3. GDPR Consent Ledger & ePrivacy Compliance
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), essential cookies required for platform security and basic operation do not require prior consent. For all non-essential cookies (such as analytics, marketing, and performance tracking), we request your explicit consent via our Cookie Banner before initializing tracking scripts.
4. Cookie Categories
• Essential / Strictly Necessary: Required for user authentication, session security, fraud prevention, and language preferences.
• Performance & Analytics: Collect aggregated, anonymous data regarding platform usage, page load speeds, and error rates.
• Functional: Remember your search filters, currency settings, and saved property preferences.
• Marketing & Targeting: Help measure campaign effectiveness and deliver relevant housing recommendations.
5. Cookie Inventory
• sfa_auth_token: Essential session authentication token (Duration: 15 minutes).
• sfa_refresh_token: Essential refresh token for secure auto-login (Duration: 7 days).
• pref_selected_language: Stores active language selection (en/de) (Duration: 1 year).
• pref_auto_translate: Remembers dynamic translation preference (Duration: 1 year).
• _ga / _gid: Google Analytics performance cookies (Duration: up to 2 years, subject to consent).
6. Managing Cookie Preferences
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time. Click the 'Cookie Settings' link in the website footer or visit your Account Settings to adjust your consent preferences for analytics and marketing tracking.
7. Browser Control & Opt-Out
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, reject third-party cookies, or clear cookies upon browser exit. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to log in or use StayForAll.
8. Mobile Apps & Device Tracking
In mobile environments, StayForAll uses privacy-friendly device identifiers for crash logging, push notification routing, and app performance monitoring. You can adjust mobile advertising and tracking permissions directly in your iOS or Android system settings.
9. Third-Party Cookie Providers
We integrate trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device when authorized:
• Google Analytics (Performance analysis)
• Firebase / Google (Authentication & Push Notifications)
• AWS S3 & CloudFront (Secure asset delivery)
• Trustpilot (Community review widget)
10. Data Retention & Expiry
Session cookies expire automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device for their defined lifespan (ranging from 15 minutes to 2 years) or until manually cleared from your browser cache.
11. Policy Updates & Contact
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological or legal changes. For questions regarding our Cookie Policy or data protection practices, please contact our Data Protection Team at [email protected].