Legal
Last updated: 1 June 2026 · Effective: 1 June 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.
We also use similar technologies including local storage, session storage, and pixel tags — this policy covers all of these.
Pokebay uses cookies to:
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They cannot be turned off.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| pokebay_session | Keeps you logged in during your session | Session |
| pokebay_csrf | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| pokebay_auth | Remembers your login state (if "remember me" is selected) | 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| pokebay_currency | Remembers your currency preference (GBP) | 1 year |
| pokebay_grid_view | Remembers grid or list view preference on listings | 1 year |
| pokebay_filters | Saves your last used search filters | 30 days |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use Pokebay so we can improve it. All data is anonymised.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics — tracks anonymised usage patterns | 2 years / 24 hours |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics 4 session identifier | 2 years |
These cookies track your browsing to help us show you relevant promotions. We only use these with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| pokebay_ref | Tracks referral source for affiliate attribution | 30 days |
Some of our service providers set their own cookies:
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them directly.
When you first visit Pokebay, a cookie banner lets you accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or using core platform features.
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Under PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential to provide the service you have requested. All other cookies are set only with your freely given, specific, and informed consent. You can withdraw consent at any time and this will not affect the lawfulness of any prior processing.
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Pokebay Ltd — Privacy Team
Email: support@pokebay.co.uk