Cookies
Cookie Policy
iHouse uses only the cookies and local storage strictly necessary to make the site work. We do not use any advertising, tracking, profiling, or third-party analytics cookies.
Cookies we set
Strictly necessary — sign-in
authjs.session-token(or__Secure-authjs.session-token) — Auth.js session token; keeps you signed in. HttpOnly, SameSite=Lax,Secure. 30 days.authjs.csrf-token— CSRF protection for sign-in flows. HttpOnly. Session.authjs.callback-url— Remembers where to send you after sign-in. HttpOnly. Session.
Strictly necessary — preferences
NEXT_LOCALE— your selected language (en / zh). Lets us render in your language server-side so the page doesn't flash. SameSite=Lax. 1 year.
Strictly necessary — local storage (not a cookie)
ihouse:accent— your chosen accent colour (default orange). Stored in your browser's localStorage only — never sent to the server.
What we don't do
- no advertising-network cookies
- no Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or similar tracking
- no cross-site profiling
- no selling of cookie data to third parties
Because we currently use only strictly-necessary cookies, no consent banner is required under Irish ePrivacy rules. If we ever introduce analytics or marketing cookies we will show a consent banner first and update this page.
Managing cookies
You can delete or block cookies via your browser settings at any time. Disabling any of the strictly-necessary cookies above will break sign-in or your saved language preference.
Related: Privacy Policy.