Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 1 March 2026

Version: 2.0

This Cookie Policy explains how Wedding Budget Planning ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (weddingbudget.ing) and mobile Application. It forms part of our Privacy Policy and should be read alongside it.

Important: Cookies are only placed on your device after you have given your informed consent via our cookie banner — except for strictly necessary cookies, which are placed without consent as they are required for the website to function.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage in the Application. References to "cookies" in this Policy include these technologies unless specified otherwise.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website and Application to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, authentication, and session management. They do not collect personal data for marketing or analytics purposes. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

session_token (weddingbudget.ing) — Maintains your authenticated session. Duration: Session (until logout).
csrf_token (weddingbudget.ing) — Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks. Duration: Session.
lang_pref (weddingbudget.ing) — Stores your selected language preference. Duration: 1 year.
theme_pref (weddingbudget.ing) — Stores your light/dark theme preference. Duration: 1 year.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website and Application. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the Service.

These cookies are only placed after you have given your consent via our cookie banner.

_ga (Google LLC) — Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Duration: 2 years.
ga[ID] (Google LLC) — Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. Duration: 2 years.
_gid (Google LLC) — Registers a unique ID for single-day session tracking. Duration: 24 hours.
_gat / gat_gtag[ID] (Google LLC) — Throttles request rate to Google Analytics. Duration: 1 minute.

What Google Analytics Collects

Pages you visit and how long you spend on them.
How you navigate between pages (entry/exit pages, referral source).
Your approximate geographic location (country/city level, derived from IP address).
Device type, operating system, and browser type.
Events and interactions within the Application (e.g. features used, buttons clicked).

Data Processing Location

Data collected by Google Analytics may be processed by Google in the United States. This transfer is covered by the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses between Google and our company. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking in the following ways:

Cookie Settings — Use our cookie consent tool (accessible via the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer) to withdraw your analytics consent at any time.
Browser opt-out add-on — Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Google Ad Settings — Adjust your preferences at adssettings.google.com.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

cookie_consent (weddingbudget.ing) — Records your cookie consent choices. Duration: 1 year.
notification_prefs (weddingbudget.ing) — Stores your push notification preferences. Duration: 1 year.

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

At present, we do not run advertising campaigns and do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this Policy and obtain your consent before placing any such cookies.

3. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. This banner explains the categories of cookies we use and invites you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choices are stored in the cookie_consent cookie.

Strictly Necessary cookies are always active and do not require your consent.
Analytics and Functional cookies require your explicit opt-in consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
You may change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

4. Managing Cookies via Your Browser

In addition to our cookie consent tool, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View the cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or in bulk.
Block all cookies, or block cookies from specific websites.
Set preferences to be notified when a cookie is placed.

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Service from functioning correctly.

Browser-specific guidance:

5. Cookies and Tracking in the Mobile Application

The mobile Application uses local storage rather than traditional browser cookies for session management and preferences. However, the Application may send anonymised analytics events to Google Analytics via the Firebase SDK (or Google Analytics for Firebase), subject to your consent given within the Application.

You can manage analytics tracking preferences within the Application via Settings → Privacy → Analytics.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website and Application may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy or cookie practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" above. For material changes affecting consent (e.g. adding new cookie categories), we will re-display the cookie consent banner to obtain fresh consent.

8. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy:

Email: [email protected]
Subject line: "Cookie Policy Enquiry"