Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 25, 2026

In Plain English

We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our site. Some cookies are required for the site to work; others help us improve your experience. You can control which optional cookies you accept.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and improve user experience. This policy explains how SitterRight uses cookies and similar technologies.

Essential Cookies

Required

Required for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility.

CookiePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains your login sessionSession
csrf_tokenSecurity - prevents cross-site request forgerySession
cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year

Functional Cookies

Optional

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

CookiePurposeDuration
languageRemembers your language preference1 year
locationStores your selected location for search30 days
recent_searchesRemembers your recent searches30 days

Analytics Cookies

Optional

Help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform and identify errors to improve your experience.

CookiePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics - throttles request rate1 minute
sentry-*Sentry - error monitoring and session replay (text is masked for privacy)Session

Marketing Cookies

Optional

Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.

CookiePurposeDuration
_fbpFacebook - tracks visits across websites3 months
ads_sessionAdvertising - measures ad effectivenessSession

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

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Local Storage

Stores data in your browser for a longer period than cookies

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Web Beacons

Small graphics that track whether you've opened an email or visited a page

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Device Fingerprinting

Collects information about your device configuration for security purposes

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Click below for instructions for your browser:

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our Platform, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our Platform may not function properly:

  • You may not be able to stay logged in
  • Your preferences may not be remembered
  • Some features may be unavailable or limited

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

privacy@sitterright.com

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.