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Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 22, 2026

In plain English: We use essential cookies to keep the site running and secure. We do not run advertising or tracking cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time.

WeLocale uses a small number of cookies and similar browser storage to keep the admin dashboard secure and to remember visitor language preferences in the widget.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the site remember your session, protect against attacks, and understand how visitors use the site.

2. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled. No consent is needed to set these, but we disclose them here for transparency.

Name Purpose Duration
%code _welocale_session Authentication session - keeps you logged in Session (browser close) or up to 2 weeks
%code _csrf_token Cross-Site Request Forgery protection Session
%code wl_cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent choice (accept/decline) 12 months (localStorage)

3. Functional storage (not cookies)

WeLocale stores two values in your browser's localStorage that do not require consent under GDPR as they are strictly necessary for the interface to work:

  • %strong Theme preference - remembers whether you chose dark or light mode in the admin dashboard
  • %strong Sidebar state - remembers whether you collapsed the sidebar (sessionStorage, cleared on tab close)

Note for website owners using the WeLocale widget: The widget may store the visitor's selected language in localStorage on your website (not on welocale.com). This is covered by your website's own cookie/privacy policy. You should mention WeLocale as a sub-processor.

4. Analytics cookies

WeLocale does not currently use analytics cookies. If we introduce analytics in the future, we will update this policy and require your consent before setting any such cookies.

5. Marketing cookies

WeLocale does not use marketing or advertising cookies.

6. Third-party cookies

WeLocale does not embed third-party advertising or social media scripts that set cookies. Payment processing is handled by Stripe on their own domain - see

Stripe's Privacy Policy for details.

7. Managing your preferences

  • Use the button below to update your cookie preferences at any time
  • You can also delete cookies through your browser settings - note that blocking essential cookies may prevent login and core functionality
  • The widget language preference can be reset through your browser's localStorage settings

8. Contact

Questions about cookies? Email us at hello@welocale.com