Cookie Policy

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide usage information. We also use browser local storage for similar purposes.

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for OurVows to function. They cannot be disabled.

Analytics

With your consent, we load Cloudflare Web Analytics, a privacy-first, cookieless analytics service. It does not set any cookies, does not track you across websites, and does not collect personal data. It helps us understand which pages are visited so we can improve the service.

Analytics is only loaded after you grant consent via the analytics banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time using the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page.

Cloudflare Turnstile

We use Cloudflare Turnstile on our sign-in, sign-up, and password-protected site entry pages. Turnstile is a CAPTCHA alternative that verifies you are a real person without presenting a visual puzzle. It may set a short-lived cookie (cf_clearance) as part of its verification process. This is classified as a strictly necessary cookie because it protects against automated abuse.

Local storage

We use your browser's local storage (not cookies) for:

• Analytics consent preference — remembers whether you accepted or declined analytics
• Photo book drafts — temporarily stores photo selections while you compose a photo book contribution, so your progress is not lost if you navigate away

Local storage data stays on your device and is not sent to our servers automatically.

Third-party cookies

We do not use any advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or third-party marketing cookies. The only third-party services that may set cookies are Cloudflare (for security) and Stripe (if you make a payment).

How to manage your preferences

You can change your analytics consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Preferences link in the footer of any page. This will re-display the consent banner so you can update your choice.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using OurVows.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@ourvows.site.