MyPetSitter
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 18 February 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. "Local storage" and "session storage" are similar browser technologies that allow websites to store data on your device. Under UK PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations), all of these are treated the same way.
How We Use Cookies & Storage
MyPetSitter uses only strictly necessary cookies and browser storage to make the platform function properly. We do not use:
- Analytics or performance cookies (no Google Analytics, etc.)
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Third-party tracking cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
Essential Cookies & Storage
These are required for the platform to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as signing in or setting your preferences.
Authentication (Firebase)
| Name / Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase Auth tokens | Cookie / IndexedDB | Keeps you signed in to your account securely | Session / up to 1 hour (auto-refreshed) |
Local Storage
| Name / Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| mps_cookie_consent | Local Storage | Remembers your cookie consent choice | Persistent |
| onboardingCompleted | Local Storage | Tracks whether you've completed onboarding | Persistent |
| onboardingData | Local Storage | Saves progress in the onboarding flow so you don't lose your place | Until onboarding completion |
| dashboardPrefs | Local Storage | Remembers your dashboard layout and display preferences | Persistent |
Session Storage
| Name / Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image cache keys | Session Storage | Temporarily caches profile images to speed up page loads | Until browser tab is closed |
Third-Party Services
We use Google Firebase for authentication and data storage. Firebase may set its own strictly necessary cookies to manage your authenticated session. Google's privacy policy can be found at policies.google.com/privacy.
No other third-party services that set cookies are used on this platform.
Managing Cookies
Since we only use strictly necessary cookies, disabling them may prevent the platform from functioning correctly, particularly signing in to your account.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
You can also clear local storage and session storage through your browser's developer tools.
Changes to This Policy
If we introduce any new cookies or change how we use existing ones, we will update this page and, where necessary, ask for your consent again.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@mypetsitter.co.uk.
ICO Registration Number: ZC191166
For any questions, please contact us at hello@mypetsitter.co.uk