Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 07, 2025
About Cookies: This Cookie Policy explains how Yayalist uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our marketplace platform. By continuing to use our Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties such as analytics or advertising services ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
Yayalist uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To recognize you when you sign in and keep you logged in during your session
- Security: To protect your account and prevent fraudulent activity
- Preferences: To remember your settings, language, and location preferences
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our Service and improve user experience
- Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
- Performance: To monitor site performance and optimize loading times
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service would not work without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| yayalist_session | Identifies your session and authenticates you | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
| remember_web_* | Keeps you logged in when "Remember Me" is selected | 30 days |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| locale | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| region | Stores your selected region for local listings | 30 days |
| view_preference | Remembers listing display preferences (grid/list) | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Delivers targeted advertising | 3 months | |
| fr | Ad measurement and targeting | 3 months | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Advertising tracking | 13 months |
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies:
4.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether you have viewed specific content or opened an email.
4.2 Local Storage
Similar to cookies, but with larger storage capacity. We use local storage to save your preferences and improve site performance.
4.3 Session Storage
Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser. Used for short-term data that doesn't need to persist.
4.4 Device Fingerprinting
Collection of device information (browser type, screen resolution, installed plugins) to create a unique identifier for fraud prevention purposes.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
5.3 Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
Note: Disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Service to operate.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Service are placed by third-party service providers. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.
Third parties that may place cookies through our Service include:
- Google (Analytics and Advertising)
- Facebook (Social features and Advertising)
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
- Customer support tools
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our Service with a new "Last Updated" date
- Displaying a notice on our website when you visit after a policy change
We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us:
Yayalist Privacy Team
Email: privacy@yayalist.com
Cookie Categories Summary
Always active. Required for the website to function.
Remember your preferences and settings.
Help us understand how visitors use our site.
Deliver relevant advertisements to you.