🍪 Short version: Bloom uses only essential cookies. No tracking cookies, no advertising cookies, no third-party behavioural cookies.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites remember your preferences and keep you signed in between visits.
Cookies we use
Bloom sets only the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
bloom_session | Keeps you signed in | Session | Essential |
bloom_prefs | Stores your display preferences (e.g. sensory mode) | 1 year | Functional |
cf_clearance | Cloudflare security (bot protection) | 1 day | Essential |
Browser storage (similar technologies)
In addition to cookies, Bloom uses browser storage technologies that are covered by the same legal framework as cookies under PECR and the EU ePrivacy Directive. None of this storage is used for advertising or cross-site tracking.
| Key | Storage type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
bloom_uid | Session storage | Holds your user ID for the current session so the app knows you are signed in | Cleared when you close the tab |
bloom_email | Session storage | Holds your email for the current session for display purposes | Cleared when you close the tab |
bloom_daily_rec | Session storage | Caches the AI-generated daily tip from Bloom Light to avoid unnecessary repeated requests during your session | Cleared when you close the tab |
bloom_onboarded | Local storage | Remembers that you have completed the first-time onboarding flow so it is not shown again | Persistent until you clear your browser data |
Session storage is automatically cleared when you close the browser tab. Local storage persists until you manually clear your browser data or use the delete account feature.
What we do NOT use
- Google Analytics or any analytics cookies
- Facebook Pixel or advertising cookies
- Any third-party tracking or behavioural profiling cookies
- Cross-site tracking technologies
Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent Bloom from working correctly. Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers: