Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Create by Lumera ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on createbylumera.com (the "Service").

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember your preferences, and provide analytics. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

• Authentication session (httpOnly cookie: lumera_session) — keeps you logged in securely across sessions. This cookie cannot be accessed by JavaScript.
• Session management — maintains your active session state

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.

• Currency preference — remembers your selected currency (USD/NOK)
• UI preferences — theme settings, collapsed sections, etc.

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services integrated into the Service may set their own cookies:

• Stripe — may set cookies during the payment checkout flow for fraud prevention
• PayPal — may set cookies during the PayPal payment flow

We do not control these third-party cookies. Refer to their respective privacy policies for details.

3. Cookies We Do NOT Use

We want to be transparent about what we don't do:

• We do not use advertising or targeting cookies
• We do not use Google Analytics or similar tracking services
• We do not sell cookie data to third parties
• We do not use cross-site tracking

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly (e.g., you won't be able to stay logged in).

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store your authentication token and certain UI preferences. Local storage persists until explicitly cleared by you or the application.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date.

7. Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at support@createbylumera.com.