Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 14, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how TipJournal ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our platform. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide analytics information. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining until they expire or are deleted).
2 Cookies We Use
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | laravel_session, XSRF-TOKEN | Required for secure authentication, session management, and CSRF protection. Cannot be disabled. |
| Preference | tipjournal-theme, cookie_consent_accepted | Stores your theme preference (light/dark) and cookie consent status in localStorage. |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with the platform. Data is anonymized. |
3 Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics to track anonymized usage statistics. Google may set its own cookies on your device. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Authentication via Google OAuth may also set cookies managed by Google, governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
4 Managing & Withdrawing Consent
You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or be notified about cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies will break core site functionality such as login.
To withdraw your consent and clear stored preferences, clear your browser's localStorage and cookies for tipjournal.com. The cookie consent banner will reappear on your next visit.
5 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Questions?
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