Last updated: March 16, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Flathunter24 uses, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of text sent to your web browser by a website you visit. A cookie file is stored in your web browser and allows the service or a third party to recognise you and make your next visit easier and the service more useful to you. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels.
2. How Flathunter24 Uses Cookies
When you use and access our website, we may place a number of cookie files in your web browser. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable certain functions of the service (e.g. staying logged in)
- To provide analytics so we can understand how the site is used
- To store your preferences (e.g. language, cookie consent choice)
- To enable advertisement delivery, including behavioural advertising (only with your consent)
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site (e.g. logging into your account). Without these cookies, services like search filters or user authentication cannot be provided.
Duration: Mostly Session (deleted when browser closes).
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website — for instance, which pages you visit most often and whether you encounter error messages. We use this data to improve how the website works.
Provider example: Google Analytics. Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years). Only set after your consent.
C. Functionality Cookies
These allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
Duration: Persistent. Only set after your consent.
D. Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Provider examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads. Only set after your consent.
4. Detailed Cookie Table
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| flatbot-session | Flathunter24 | Maintains user login state (encrypted iron-session) | Session | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Flathunter24 | Stores your choice on the cookie banner | 1 Year | Functional |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics tracking — distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 Years | Analytics | |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (short-term session tracking) | 24 Hours | Analytics | |
| _fbp | Ad targeting & measurement | 3 Months | Marketing | |
| firebase-* | Google Firebase | Remote configuration and feature flags | Session | Functional |
Google Fonts are loaded from our own servers (not from Google's CDN), so no data is sent to Google for font delivery.
5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
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Our Consent Tool: You can customise your preferences at any time by clearing the
cookie_consentkey from your browser's local storage — the consent banner will reappear on your next visit. - Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies or use similar technologies:
- Firebase (Google) — Authentication, push notifications, analytics, and remote config. Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe — Payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Facebook — Advertising and measurement (only with consent). Facebook Privacy Policy
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at: [email protected]