Cookie Policy
01What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a set period). They may be set by lulynka.com directly (“first-party”) or by third-party services we use (“third-party cookies”).
By continuing to use lulynka.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools in Section 6.
02Why We Use Cookies
Lulynka uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential operation — to keep you logged in and ensure the platform functions correctly;
- Security — to detect and prevent fraud and unauthorized access;
- Analytics — to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it;
- Preferences — to remember your settings and personalization choices;
- Payments — to facilitate secure transactions through Stripe;
- Communications — to support email delivery and preference tracking through Klaviyo.
We do not use cookies for advertising or to build behavioral profiles for sale to third parties. Lulynka is completely ad-free.
03Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary — Essential for the website to function. You cannot log in or complete payments without them. These cannot be disabled.
- Functional — Remember your preferences and authentication state (e.g., Google Sign-In).
- Analytics — Help us understand how users navigate the site (e.g., Google Analytics). No personal information is sold.
- Payment — Set by Stripe to ensure secure payment processing.
04Cookie List
Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Lulynka (WordPress) | Keeps you logged in to your account | Session / 14 days |
| wordpress_sec_* | Lulynka (WordPress) | Security token for admin area | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Lulynka (WordPress) | Stores interface preferences | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Lulynka (Server) | Standard PHP session identifier | Session |
Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| g_state | Google Sign-In authentication state | Session | |
| GAPS / LSID | Google account session persistence | 2 years |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users; tracks sessions and campaigns | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Maintains session state for GA4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google servers | 1 minute |
Payment Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention; identifies browser during payment | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention; session tracking during checkout | 30 minutes |
05Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services and are subject to their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google Sign-In — authentication. Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe — payment processing. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Klaviyo — email marketing and delivery. Klaviyo Privacy Policy
Lulynka does not use third-party advertising cookies or sell your data to advertisers.
06How to Control Cookies
Browser settings. Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies. Instructions for common browsers:
Google Analytics opt-out. Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection.
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or completing payments on lulynka.com.
07GDPR — EU & UK Residents
If you are in the EEA or UK, GDPR gives you specific rights regarding cookies. Our legal basis for analytics and functional cookies is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). Strictly necessary cookies operate under our legitimate interest in running a functional, secure platform.
You have the right to withdraw consent, access or delete your data, object to processing, and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Contact legal@lulynka.com to exercise these rights.
08CCPA — California Residents
Under CCPA, California residents may request to know what data cookies collect, request deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information collected via cookies. To submit a request, email legal@lulynka.com with subject line “CCPA Request.”
09Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our services or legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any revisions. Continued use of lulynka.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us: