Last updated: June 2025
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies FindPopups uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. Similar technologies include localStorage, sessionStorage, and IndexedDB, which we also use to store your session and preferences locally. These technologies help us remember you between visits, keep the platform working, and understand how it is used.
Our cookie categories
Strictly necessary
Always onThese cookies are essential for the platform to work. You cannot opt out of them. They do not collect any information that could be used for marketing.
| Cookie / Storage | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| firebase:authUser | Firebase / Google | Stores your authentication session so you stay logged in |
| fp_cookie_consent | FindPopups | Remembers your cookie consent choices |
| next-auth.session-token | FindPopups / Vercel | Session management for server-side authentication |
| __session | Firebase | Firebase session management cookie |
Analytics
Consent requiredThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with FindPopups — which pages are most popular, how people navigate, and where they come from. All analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. Set only with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Distinguishes unique users for analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Persists session state for GA4 |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours | Distinguishes users for daily analytics |
| _clck | Microsoft Clarity | 1 year | Persists a unique visitor ID across sessions |
| _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | 1 day | Groups page views into a single session for heatmaps and session replay |
Marketing
Consent requiredWe use the Meta (Facebook) Pixel to measure how effective our ad campaigns are and to build audiences for future campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. Set only with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel | 90 days | Identifies browsers for ad delivery and measurement |
Preferences
Consent requiredThese help us remember your preferences such as colour theme to provide a better experience.
| Storage key | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| theme | FindPopups | Stores your light/dark mode preference |
Third-party (Google Maps)
Loaded on map pagesThe map view uses Google Maps Platform. When you load the map page, Google may set cookies on your device for fraud prevention and maps functionality. These are governed by Google's own Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy. Google Maps is only loaded when you visit a map page, not on all pages.
How to control cookies
Cookie banner: When you first visit FindPopups, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or manage your preferences. You can update your choices at any time.
Browser settings:Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking essential cookies will prevent the platform from working correctly. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Google Analytics opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser extension at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add or change the technologies we use. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@findpopups.com.