The short version
- We only use essential cookies today: one to keep you signed in, and one to remember your cookie choices.
- No analytics, no advertising, and no tracking across other sites.
- Anything optional stays off until you switch it on.
01What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves in your browser, so it can remember something the next time it sees you, such as the fact that you're signed in. Websites can also save similar information in your browser's storage. In this notice, "cookies" covers both.
02Your choices
Essential cookies are always on, because the site and app can't work without them. Everything else is off until you switch it on. You can change your mind at any time:
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser's settings. If you block essential cookies, you won't be able to sign in to the app.
03On our website
Today, our website uses no analytics or advertising cookies. It saves one thing in your browser:
| Name | Type | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
tlt-consent | Essential (browser storage) | Remembers your cookie choices, so we don't ask again | 12 months |
The website loads its fonts from Google Fonts. Google receives your IP address so it can send the fonts to your browser, but it doesn't set cookies for this.
04In our app
When you use the app at app.thelongterm.co.uk:
| Name | Type | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
auth_token | Essential cookie | Keeps you signed in securely. Page scripts can't read it, and it is only sent over secure connections | 7 days, or until you sign out |
nav-collapsed | Essential (browser storage) | Remembers whether you collapsed the side menu | Until you clear your browser storage |
| Onboarding progress | Essential (session storage) | Keeps your place while you set up your plan | Cleared when you close the tab |
If you choose Sign in with Google, the sign-in window is run by Google, and Google may set its own cookies there. Those are covered by Google's cookie policy.
05The categories we ask about
Essential
Needed to keep you signed in, keep your session secure and remember your cookie choices. They are always on.
Analytics
Would help us understand which pages and features are useful and where people get stuck. We don't use any analytics tools today. If we add one, we'll list its cookies here first, and it will stay off until you switch it on.
Marketing & Advertising
Would help us see whether our adverts work, and show you relevant ones on other websites. We don't use any today, and they will never be switched on without your consent.
06Changes to this notice
When we add or change a cookie, we'll update this notice and the date at the top before it goes live. If we add a new optional category, we'll ask for your consent again.
07Contact us
The Long Term LimitedEmail: info@thelongterm.co.uk