Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
TheyWork uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Services
- Improve our website and Services
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session | Keeps you logged in | Session |
csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Services to work.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme | Remembers your display preferences | 1 year |
language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
sidebar_state | Remembers UI preferences | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve the Services.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes users | Google Analytics | 2 years |
_ga_* | Maintains session state | Google Analytics | 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes users | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
Data collected includes:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- How you arrived at our site
- Links clicked
- General location (country/city level)
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled, meaning your full IP address is not stored.
Marketing Cookies
We may use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currently none | We do not currently use marketing cookies | - | - |
If we introduce marketing cookies in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
Stripe uses cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing:
__stripe_mid- Fraud prevention__stripe_sid- Session management
For more information, see Stripe's Cookie Policy.
Supabase (Authentication)
Supabase may set cookies for authentication:
- Session tokens for secure login
For more information, see Supabase's Privacy Policy.
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy & services > Cookies
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer.
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by:
- Using our cookie consent tool to disable analytics cookies
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
Essential cookies disabled:
- You may not be able to log in
- Some features may not work
- Security features may be affected
Analytics cookies disabled:
- No impact on functionality
- We won't collect usage data from you
Functional cookies disabled:
- Preferences won't be remembered
- You may need to re-enter settings
Similar Technologies
We may also use similar technologies:
Local Storage
We use browser local storage to:
- Store application state
- Cache data for performance
- Remember UI preferences
Local storage data remains until cleared by you or our application.
Session Storage
We use session storage for:
- Temporary data during your visit
- Form data preservation
Session storage is cleared when you close your browser.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Requesting consent again if required
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use and why
- Opt out of non-essential cookies
- Request information about data collected via cookies
- Lodge a complaint with the ICO if you have concerns
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
Email: hello@theywork.co
More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: