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Which cookies we use, and which we don't.

SalonQube uses cookies for authentication, security and your display preferences — nothing else. No advertising trackers, no analytics cookies, no third-party data collection. This page explains exactly what each one does.

Last updated 21 August 2026

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit.

SalonQube uses cookies strictly for the product to function — authentication, security, and core features. We do not use cookies for advertising, analytics tracking, or to build profiles of your behaviour outside the product.

Cookies we use

Every cookie SalonQube sets falls into one of three categories. Only the first two are strictly necessary; the third is optional and only present if you choose a theme.

Category	Cookies	Purpose	Duration
Essential — Authentication	accessToken (HttpOnly)	Keeps you signed in. This is an HttpOnly cookie that JavaScript cannot read, which protects your session from cross-site scripting attacks.	30 days if 'Remember me' is on; otherwise cleared when the browser closes.
Essential — Display hint	sessionHint	A readable mirror of a few non-sensitive claims from your session (your name, role, branch). Lets the client-side UI display who is logged in without needing to decode the JWT or make an extra request.	Matches the authentication cookie lifetime.
Functional — Theme	app-theme (local storage)	Stores your light / dark / system theme preference so the page renders with the correct palette on your next visit.	Until you change it or clear browser storage.

Cookies we do not use

Advertising or remarketing cookies — we do not run ad networks or retargeting campaigns.
Third-party analytics cookies — we do not embed Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel or similar trackers.
Social media cookies — no like buttons, share widgets or embedded social feeds that drop their own cookies.
Cross-site tracking cookies — nothing on SalonQube identifies you on other websites.

Because none of these categories apply, there is no consent banner. Requiring you to click 'Accept' on a list of trackers that do not exist would be a dark pattern, and we do not do that.

Local and session storage

In addition to cookies, SalonQube stores a small amount of data in your browser's local and session storage. These are not cookies, but they serve a similar purpose.

Storage	What it holds	Why
Local storage	Theme preference, sidebar collapse state, printing toggle, selected timezone, tutorial progress	So your preferences persist across sessions without requiring a server round-trip.
Session storage	Temporary UI state (e.g. unsent form drafts)	Cleared automatically when the tab closes.
IndexedDB	Offline invoice queue	Lets the point-of-sale keep billing without an internet connection. Syncs and clears when the connection returns.

Clearing your browser storage signs you out and discards anything not yet synced. If you have been billing offline, do not clear storage mid-shift.

Managing your preferences

Because SalonQube uses only essential cookies for authentication and security, there are no preferences to opt in or out of — the product simply cannot function without them.

To stay signed in: ensure your browser accepts cookies from salonqube.com. If you block them, you will need to log in on every visit and offline billing will not work.
To change your theme: use the theme toggle inside the app or on the marketing site. The preference is stored in local storage, not a cookie.
To clear your session: sign out from the app menu. This expires both cookies and clears local session data.
To clear everything: use your browser's 'Clear browsing data' option. This will sign you out and remove offline data.

Browser cookie controls

Every modern browser lets you control cookies at a granular level. If you want to restrict cookies for salonqube.com, the settings are usually under Privacy or Site Settings.

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Blocking all cookies will prevent SalonQube from functioning correctly. We recommend allowing first-party cookies from salonqube.com while blocking third-party cookies if you wish.

Changes to this policy

If we ever add a new category of cookie — for example, an optional analytics tool — we will update this page and add a preference toggle so you can opt in or out. We will also notify account owners by email before any such change takes effect.

Questions about cookies or any other aspect of how SalonQube handles your data go to info@salonqube.com.

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