Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, like your session state.
Cookies we use
Session cookies
We store a session token in your browser to keep you logged in while using Elbum. This cookie is required for the service to function. It is deleted when you log out or your session expires.
Legal basis: Strictly necessary — no consent required.
Guest session cookies
When you upload photos to an event as a guest (without an account), we store an anonymous session identifier so you can manage your own uploads. This contains no personal information.
Legal basis: Strictly necessary — no consent required.
Stripe (payment)
When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies for fraud detection and to process your transaction securely. These cookies are set by Stripe's JavaScript and are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
These are only active during the payment flow.
What we do not use cookies for
- We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
- We do not use analytics services that set third-party cookies.
- We do not use retargeting or cross-site tracking.
How to manage cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored by a site
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
- Block cookies from specific sites
Note: blocking essential session cookies will prevent you from staying logged in to Elbum.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Email support@elbum.app.