Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Kolva Club (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our Service at kolva.club.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Keeps you logged in | Session / 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Security: prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie acknowledgment | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sidebar_state | Remembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state | 1 year |
| kolva-onboarding | Tracks onboarding checklist progress | Persistent |
We do NOT use advertising or marketing cookies
Kolva Club does not use cookies for advertising, behavioral tracking, or selling data to third parties. We only use cookies that are necessary for the Service to function properly or to improve your experience.
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:
- Caching your draft content (to prevent data loss)
- Storing UI preferences
- Offline functionality support for PWA
- Temporary session data
Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
4. Third-Party Services
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
- Stripe: For payment processing. See Stripe's Privacy Policy
- GoCardless: For UK Direct Debit payments. See GoCardless's Privacy Policy
5. Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- View and delete specific cookies
Here are links to manage cookies in common browsers:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, some parts of the Service may not function properly:
- You may not be able to stay logged in
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some security features may not work
6. Your Consent
When you first visit our Service, we show you a cookie banner explaining our use of cookies. By continuing to use the Service, you consent to our use of essential cookies.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies
- Adjusting your browser settings
- Contacting us to request deletion
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the “Last updated” date at the top
- Show a notice on the Service
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: