Last updated · May 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Nook uses cookies and similar tracking technologies — written to meet UK PECR and the EU ePrivacy Directive.
Effective date: May 1, 2026
Last updated: May 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Zentaro Systems Ltd, trading as Nook ("Nook", "we", "us"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on thenook.rent and our related services (the "Service"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
This policy complies with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), the EU ePrivacy Directive, and applicable data protection law.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, web beacons, pixels, and software development kits (SDKs) in mobile apps.
We use cookies in four categories:
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintain your login session | Session |
csrf_token | Prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
auth_token | Authenticated access to the Service | 30 days |
consent_state | Remember your cookie preferences | 12 months |
route_state | Remember sidebar collapsed/expanded | Persistent |
These cookies are necessary for the operation and security of the Service and cannot be disabled through our cookie preferences.
These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your experience. You can disable these, though it may degrade your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme_preference | Light or dark theme choice | Persistent |
onboarding_progress | Your onboarding step progress | Until completed |
notification_preferences | Channels (Telegram, email, etc.) | Persistent |
favorite_searches | Saved search criteria | Persistent |
recent_views | Recently viewed listings | 30 days |
These help us understand how the Service is used. We use them to improve features and detect problems. Data is aggregated and not used to identify individuals. You can opt out.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plausible analytics | Page views, traffic sources | Anonymous, daily |
| Sentry error tracking | Error and performance monitoring | Session, anonymized |
user_flow_id | Anonymous flow tracking through the Service | 7 days |
feature_usage | Which features are used | 30 days, aggregated |
We use privacy-respecting analytics tools that anonymize user data. We do not use Google Analytics or similar trackers that build cross-site profiles.
These cookies measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They are disabled by default and only activated with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing pixels | Campaign measurement (LinkedIn, X, etc.) | 90 days |
| Conversion tracking | Attribute signups to source campaigns | 90 days |
| Remarketing | Show relevant ads on other sites (with consent) | 90 days |
Marketing cookies are opt-in only.
Some cookies are set by third parties we use to provide the Service:
| Third party | Purpose | Privacy policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing security | stripe.com/privacy |
| Cloudflare | Security, CDN | cloudflare.com/privacy |
| Plausible Analytics | Privacy-respecting analytics | plausible.io/privacy |
| Sentry | Error monitoring | sentry.io/privacy |
| LinkedIn (consent only) | Campaign measurement | linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| X / Twitter (consent only) | Campaign measurement | twitter.com/privacy |
We do not allow third parties to use our cookies for their own marketing without your explicit consent.
When you first visit thenook.rent, you will see a cookie consent banner with options:
You can change your preferences at any time:
On this page: scroll to the "Manage your preferences" section below and toggle each category.
In Settings: Go to Settings → Privacy & Data → Cookie preferences.
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block cookies entirely or by site. See your browser's help for instructions.
| Cookies rejected | Effect |
|---|---|
| All non-essential | Some features may not work properly (preferences not saved between sessions, etc.) |
| Functional | Theme preferences lost between visits, onboarding progress not saved |
| Analytics | We don't see usage patterns, can't improve Service based on real usage |
| Marketing | Marketing campaigns can't be measured (no impact on you) |
Toggle individual categories below and save. Your choice is remembered for 12 months and stored in the consent_state cookie plus your browser's local storage.
Required for the Service to function — login, security, and your saved consent.
Remember preferences (theme, notification channels, recent views) and improve UX.
Help us understand how the Service is used — privacy-respecting and aggregated.
Measure marketing campaign effectiveness. Opt-in only — off by default.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. Since the standard is not universally implemented, we treat DNT requests as a "reject non-essential" signal — we will not set non-essential cookies if DNT is detected.
When we offer mobile applications (Q3 2026 and later), we will use similar tracking technologies. Mobile-specific consent will be requested through the app's permission system (iOS / Android privacy settings).
We do not knowingly use cookies to collect data from individuals under 18.
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies or in legal requirements. Material changes will be announced via email or in-app notification.
For questions about cookies, contact: