Cookie Policy

Last updated14 January 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage, which serve similar purposes.

2. How We Use Cookies

OpenCourtyard uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Remember your preferences
  • Maintain your selected estate context
  • Protect against security threats

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the platform to function. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service would not work without them.

Cookie/StoragePurposeDuration
better-auth.session_tokenKeeps you signed in to your account7 days
__csrf_tokenProtects against cross-site request forgery attacksSession

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a better experience.

Cookie/StoragePurposeDuration
sidebar_stateRemembers whether the sidebar is open or closed7 days
opencourtyard-current-estateRemembers your currently selected estatePersistent

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We do not currently use analytics cookies. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

We do not use marketing or advertising cookies.

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete some or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Set preferences for cookie acceptance

Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using OpenCourtyard.

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

4.3 Clearing Local Storage

Local storage can be cleared through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings. Clearing local storage will reset your estate selection preference.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We minimise the use of third-party services that set cookies. Currently, we do not use any third-party cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Significant changes will be communicated through the platform.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

8. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: