Cookie Policy

Last updated: 25 January 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

We also use similar technologies like local storage and session storage, which function similarly to cookies.

2. How We Use Cookies

BookEngine uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
authjs.session-tokenMaintains your login session30 days
authjs.csrf-tokenSecurity: prevents cross-site request forgerySession
authjs.callback-urlRedirects you after loginSession
cookie-consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year

2.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
timezoneDisplays times in your local timezone1 year
booking-form-*Saves booking form progress7 days

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. We only use analytics if you consent.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics: distinguishes users2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics: maintains session state2 years

Note: Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them in our cookie consent banner.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some features of our service involve third parties that may set their own cookies:

3.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing. See Stripe's Cookie Policy.

3.2 Google (Calendar Integration)

If you connect Google Calendar, Google may set cookies during the authentication process. See Google's Cookie Policy.

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookies including analytics
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies will be used
  • Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the footer or visiting this page.

4.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent our service from working correctly.

5. Local Storage

We also use browser local storage for:

  • Saving onboarding progress
  • Caching business configuration
  • Storing cookie consent preferences

Local storage data persists until you clear your browser data or we programmatically remove it.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

Email: privacy@bookengine.io

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Click the button below to review and change your cookie settings.