Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 13, 2026 · Last Updated: May 18, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how LearnNearby LLC ("LearnNearby," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the LearnNearby website at learnnearby.com (the "Site").
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you use the site. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs).
2. What Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function. Without them, you cannot log in, complete bookings, or use secure features. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie / Technology | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
access_token | Authenticates signed-in API requests | About 1 hour |
refresh_token | Rotates your session without asking you to sign in again | About 7 days |
csrf-token | Protects forms and account actions against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| Stripe payment cookies | Enable secure checkout, fraud prevention, and payment completion | Controlled by Stripe |
Note: Authentication cookies are host-only on the learnnearby.com domain and are not shared across other LearnNearby LLC brand domains (including any future DBA brands such as ClubsNearby or SpacesNearby).
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and improve your experience. You can disable them, but some features may not work as expected.
| Cookie / Technology | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
brand | Selects the correct LearnNearby LLC brand surface for the current host | Session / browser-managed |
user_theme | Remembers your light/dark theme preference after sign-in | Up to 1 year or until logout |
ln_cookie_consent local storage | Stores your essential-only or analytics-consent choice | Until you reset cookie preferences or clear browser storage |
| Local/session storage preferences | Remember draft forms, onboarding completion, neighborhood selection, dismissed notices, and analytics session IDs where analytics is consented | Varies by feature; analytics IDs are cleared when analytics is declined |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies and similar technologies help us understand how people use the Site so we can improve it. We use PostHog and first-party product analytics after you consent to analytics.
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PostHog | Product analytics, feature usage tracking | Pages visited, clicks, session recordings (when consented), device type, browser | EU / US | Up to 1 year |
| LearnNearby first-party analytics | Product analytics, search quality, performance measurement | Pages visited, selected events, anonymous/session IDs, search and filter metadata, device type, browser, web vitals | United States | Raw events up to 90 days; searches up to 60 days |
PostHog session recording is only enabled where you have given consent. Session recordings may capture interactions with the Site interface; we do not intentionally capture payment card information or passwords through session recording, and PostHog is configured to mask sensitive fields.
PostHog Privacy Policy: posthog.com/privacy | PostHog DPA: posthog.com/dpa
2.4 Infrastructure and Security Technologies
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | CDN, DDoS protection, DNS | IP addresses, request headers, response data |
| Sentry | Error monitoring | Error logs, stack traces (PII redacted before logging) |
These technologies are technically necessary for secure and reliable operation of the Site and do not require consent.
2.5 What We Do NOT Use
We do not currently use:
- Third-party advertising cookies or ad networks
- Cross-site tracking pixels from social media platforms (Facebook Pixel, etc.)
- Remarketing or retargeting cookies
If this changes, we will update this Cookie Policy and notify you in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
3. California Residents — CCPA Disclosure
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
Do we "sell" or "share" your data through cookies?
No. We do not sell personal information collected through cookies for monetary consideration, and we do not share personal information collected through cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Opt-out of analytics: You can opt out of analytics by emailing us at [email protected]with the subject line "Opt Out of Analytics." We will configure your account to exclude your sessions from analytics collection.
Your California rights with respect to cookie-collected data are the same as your rights under the full Privacy Policy. See the Privacy Policy for how to exercise those rights.
4. How to Control Cookies
Browser controls: You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Allow cookies only from specific sites
Browser instructions:
- Chrome: Type
chrome://settings/cookiesinto Chrome's address bar - Firefox: support.mozilla.org
- Safari: support.apple.com
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or completing bookings.
Opt out of analytics: In addition to browser controls, you can opt out of analytics tracking by updating your cookie preferences or by contacting us at [email protected].
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we add or remove tracking technologies. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, for significant changes, by email or by a notice on the Site.
6. Contact Us
Questions about this Cookie Policy:
LearnNearby LLC
Email: [email protected]
Berkeley, California