Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Locabee ("Locabee," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services (the "Platform"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
We use Cookiebot (by Cybot A/S, Denmark) as our Consent Management Platform (CMP) to ensure transparent and compliant cookie consent management in accordance with the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and applicable national laws.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners.
2.1 Types by Duration
- Session Cookies — Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable core functionality like maintaining your logged-in state during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies — Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you manually delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
2.2 Types by Origin
- First-Party Cookies — Set directly by Locabee (locabee.com domain) to operate the Platform.
- Third-Party Cookies — Set by external services (e.g., Google, Cookiebot, Hotjar) that we integrate with. These cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policies.
3. How We Use Cookies
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled and do not require consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Locabee | PHP session management, maintains logged-in state | Session |
csrf_token |
Locabee | Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection | Session |
CookieConsent |
Cookiebot | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
locale |
Locabee | Stores your preferred language setting | 12 months |
auth_token |
Locabee | Magic link authentication verification | Session |
3.2 Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform by collecting anonymous, aggregated information. These require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (assigns anonymous ID) | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Rate-limits analytics requests | 1 minute |
_gtag |
Google Tag Manager | Analytics event management | Session |
Google Analytics Configuration:
- We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with IP anonymization enabled
- Data sharing with Google for advertising purposes is disabled unless you consent to marketing cookies
- You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. These require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
theme |
Locabee | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 12 months |
sidebar_state |
Locabee | Remembers dashboard sidebar collapse state (Providers) | 12 months |
recent_searches |
Locabee | Stores recent search history for quick access | 30 days |
3.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used for advertising measurement and remarketing. These require your consent.
Google Ads Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Conversion linker — stores conversion data | 90 days |
_gcl_aw |
Google Ads | Stores click information from Google Ads | 90 days |
IDE |
Google (DoubleClick) | Remarketing and ad targeting across Google's ad network | 13 months |
test_cookie |
Google (DoubleClick) | Tests whether the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes |
NID |
Personalization of Google ads | 6 months |
Meta Pixel (Facebook) Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Identifies browsers for advertising and site analytics, tracks ad performance | 90 days |
_fbc |
Meta (Facebook) | Stores click identifiers from Facebook ad clicks (fbclid parameter) | 90 days |
fr |
Meta (Facebook) | Used for ad delivery, measurement, and relevance — including retargeting | 90 days |
tr |
Meta (Facebook) | Meta Pixel tracking pixel for conversion events | Session |
datr |
Meta (Facebook) | Browser identification for security and site integrity | 2 years |
Meta Pixel Configuration:
- We use the Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel) to measure advertising campaign effectiveness and build custom audiences
- The Meta Pixel may transmit hashed data (email addresses, phone numbers) to Meta for matching purposes — this is subject to your consent
- Conversion events (page views, leads, sign-ups) are tracked only when you consent to marketing cookies
- You can manage your Meta ad preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- You can opt out of Meta's interest-based ads: https://www.facebook.com/about/ads
3.5 UX Research Cookies (Hotjar) — If Enabled
If we enable Hotjar for UX research, the following cookies may be set. These require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_hj* |
Hotjar | Session recording, heatmaps, user feedback | Various (session to 1 year) |
_hjSessionUser_* |
Hotjar | Ensures surveys are shown only once | 1 year |
_hjSession_* |
Hotjar | Holds current session data | 30 minutes |
_hjIncludedInSessionSample_* |
Hotjar | Determines if the user is part of a data sampling | 2 minutes |
Hotjar Privacy:
- Session recordings never capture keystrokes in password or payment fields
- All IP addresses are anonymized
- For more information: Hotjar Privacy Policy
4. Other Tracking Technologies
4.1 Pixels and Web Beacons
We may use tracking pixels (small, transparent images) in our emails and on our website to:
- Measure email open rates and click-through rates
- Track page views for marketing campaigns
- Measure advertising conversion rates
These technologies are governed by the same consent requirements as cookies.
4.2 Local Storage
We use browser local storage to:
- Store non-sensitive UI state (e.g., dashboard widget positions)
- Cache temporary form data to prevent data loss
- Store notification read states
Local storage data does not expire but can be cleared through your browser settings.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookiebot Consent Management
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the Cookiebot consent widget:
- On first visit: A consent banner will appear at the bottom of the page
- Changing preferences: Click the cookie icon (visible on every page) or navigate to [locabee.com/cookie-settings]
- Withdraw consent: You can withdraw consent for any category at any time through the consent widget
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser:
| Browser | Settings Location |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data |
| Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Edge | Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions |
| Opera | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies |
Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent significant parts of the Platform from functioning correctly, including login and session management.
5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
The Platform currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no industry-standard interpretation of such signals. However, you can manage your tracking preferences through the Cookiebot consent widget.
6. Third-Party Cookie Policies
For detailed information about the cookies used by our third-party providers:
| Provider | Privacy/Cookie Policy |
|---|---|
| https://policies.google.com/privacy | |
| Google Analytics | https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245 |
| Google Ads | https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
| Meta (Facebook) | https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy |
| Meta Cookie Policy | https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies |
| Cookiebot | https://www.cookiebot.com/en/privacy-policy/ |
| Hotjar | https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy/ |
7. Country-Specific Cookie Compliance
7.1 Germany (Hinweise für deutsche Nutzer)
In accordance with § 25 TDDDG (Telekommunikation-Digitale-Dienste-Datenschutz-Gesetz, previously TTDSG), we obtain your consent before placing any cookies or accessing information on your device that are not strictly necessary for providing the Service.
Your consent is:
- Freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous
- Obtained before any non-essential cookies are placed
- Revocable at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal
7.2 Austria (Hinweise für österreichische Nutzer)
In accordance with § 165 TKG 2021 (Telekommunikationsgesetz 2021, transposing the ePrivacy Directive), cookies that are not strictly necessary for the service require prior informed consent. The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB — Datenschutzbehörde) oversees cookie compliance. Our Cookiebot implementation satisfies Austrian consent requirements.
7.3 France (Avis pour les utilisateurs français)
In accordance with CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés) guidelines on cookies and trackers (Délibération n°2020-091), we:
- Do not set non-essential cookies until positive, affirmative consent is obtained
- Do not use cookie walls that block access to content absent consent
- Allow you to refuse cookies as easily as you can accept them
- Keep records of consent for a period of 6 months as required by the CNIL
- Re-request consent every 25 months as recommended by the CNIL
The CNIL can be contacted at: 3 Place de Fontenoy, TSA 80715, 75334 Paris Cedex 07, France. Website: https://www.cnil.fr
7.4 Romania (Notă pentru utilizatorii din România)
In accordance with Law No. 506/2004 on the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (transposing the ePrivacy Directive), we obtain your prior informed consent before storing or accessing non-essential cookies on your device.
The Romanian supervisory authority for data protection is the ANSPDCP (Autoritatea Națională de Supraveghere a Prelucrării Datelor cu Caracter Personal), contactable at: B-dul G-ral. Gheorghe Magheru 28-30, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania. Website: https://www.dataprotection.ro
7.5 United Kingdom (Notice for UK Users)
For users in the United Kingdom, cookie consent is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) as amended, alongside the UK GDPR (retained EU law under the Data Protection Act 2018).
Under PECR, Regulation 6:
- Non-essential cookies require prior informed consent
- Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements
- Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous
The UK supervisory authority is the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office), contactable at: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF, UK. Website: https://ico.org.uk. Helpline: 0303 123 1113.
7.6 United States (Notice for US Users)
For users in the United States, certain states have enacted privacy laws that grant you rights regarding cookies and tracking:
California (CCPA/CPRA): Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected via cookies and trackers
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (which may include certain cookie-based advertising activities)
- Request deletion of personal information collected through cookies
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
To opt out of the sale/sharing of your data via cookies, use our Cookiebot consent widget to disable Marketing cookies, or contact us at [INSERT EMAIL].
Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and other state laws: If you reside in a state with a comprehensive privacy law, you have similar rights to opt out of targeted advertising via cookies. Use the Cookiebot widget to manage your preferences.
We do not respond to Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals at this time but plan to do so in the future. You may manage your cookie preferences via the Cookiebot widget.
7.7 Other EU/EEA Countries
For all other EU/EEA countries, our cookie practices comply with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) as transposed into national law. The Cookiebot CMP ensures that:
- Non-essential cookies are blocked until consent is given
- Consent is granular (per category) and can be withdrawn at any time
- A record of consent is maintained for accountability
You may lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority. A list of EU/EEA authorities is available at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our technology, legal requirements, or business practices. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, through the Cookiebot consent banner.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
[COMPANY LEGAL NAME] [INSERT ADDRESS] Budapest, Hungary
Email: [INSERT EMAIL] Data Protection Officer: [INSERT DPO EMAIL]
This Cookie Policy was last updated on [INSERT DATE].