LifeHaki (lifehaki.com)
Last updated: 9 July 2026
1. What this Policy covers
This Cookie Policy explains how LifeHaki uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our Platform, what they do, and how you can control them. It forms part of, and should be read together with, our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use LifeHaki, or by accepting cookies through our consent banner where shown, you agree to our use of cookies as described here. You can withdraw or change your choices at any time (see Section 6).
2. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let the site remember your actions and preferences over time.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage, pixels/web beacons, and device identifiers. In this Policy we refer to all of these simply as “cookies.”
Cookies may be:
- First-party – set by LifeHaki.
- Third-party – set by our partners (for example, analytics or advertising providers).
- Session – deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent – remain until they expire or you delete them.
3. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- keep you signed in and secure (“remember-me,” session, and CSRF-protection cookies);
- remember your preferences and settings;
- understand how the Platform is used so we can improve it;
- deliver and measure advertising and affiliate links; and
- protect against fraud and abuse.
4. Categories of cookies we use
a) Strictly necessary cookies (always on)
These are essential for the Platform to work. They enable core functions such as signing in, keeping your session active, protecting forms against cross-site request forgery, and load balancing. The Platform cannot function properly without them, so they do not require consent.
| Cookie / technology | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Keeps you logged in during a visit | First-party, session |
| Remember-me token | Keeps you logged in across visits (if you choose) | First-party, persistent |
| CSRF token | Protects against forged requests on actions that change data | First-party, session |
b) Functional / preference cookies
Remember choices you make (such as display settings, sort preferences, and list ordering) to give you a more personalised experience.
c) Analytics cookies
Help us understand which pages and features are used, how the Platform performs, and where to improve. Data is used in aggregate.
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
Google Analytics | Usage statistics and performance |
d) Advertising and affiliate cookies
LifeHaki intends to show advertising and use affiliate links. These cookies may be used to deliver ads, measure ad performance, limit how often you see an ad, and attribute affiliate referrals. Where ads are personalised, these cookies build a profile of your inferred interests.
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
Google Ads | Serve and measure ads |
Private partnership | Attribute affiliate referrals |
We load advertising cookies that are used for personalised advertising only after you consent through our cookie banner or settings.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties (analytics and advertising partners). These parties are independent and process data under their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control their cookies. Where we work with such partners, we list them above and keep the list current.
6. Your choices and how to manage cookies
You are in control of non-essential cookies:
- Consent banner / preferences: When required, we show a cookie banner on your first visit where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can reopen your cookie settings at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer to change or withdraw your consent.
- Browser controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of LifeHaki from working.
- Ad choices: You can opt out of personalised advertising from many networks through industry tools such as Your Online Choices and the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out pages, in addition to our own consent tool.
Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it and does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal. There is no common industry standard for responding to it. Where a recognised signal is received and applicable law requires us to honour it, we will treat it as a request not to load non-essential tracking cookies.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or as the law changes. We will update the “Last updated” date and, for material changes, provide notice through the Platform.
9. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at [email protected].