Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 14, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Zew Studio uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://zewstudio.com. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Cookie Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at contact@zewstudio.com.
We amend this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please check this page to ensure you understand the terms which will apply at that time.
This Cookie Policy is only in the English language.
1. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
2. Cookie Consent
In accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we request your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the website do not require your consent and cannot be disabled. These include authentication session cookies and security cookies.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your cookies and revisiting our site.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your preferences. These cookies do not require consent.
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. These cookies are only set with your consent.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your theme preference (light/dark mode). They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table lists the specific cookies used on our site:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | NextAuth.js | Maintains your authenticated session after logging in with Strava | Essential | 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | NextAuth.js | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Essential | Session |
| next-auth.callback-url | NextAuth.js | Stores the redirect URL after authentication | Essential | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing | Essential | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing | Essential | 30 minutes |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated ID | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used by GA4 to persist session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| theme | Zew Studio | Stores your light/dark mode preference | Functional | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the service. These third-party services may set their own cookies:
- Stripe: Payment processing cookies for secure checkout and fraud prevention. See Stripe's Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics: Analytics cookies for measuring website traffic and usage (set only with your consent). See Google's Privacy Policy
- NextAuth.js: Authentication session cookies for maintaining your login state
- Mapbox: Map rendering and geocoding services may use cookies. See Mapbox's Privacy Policy
6. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, use the cookie banner to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Please note that if you choose to disable essential cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, including:
- User authentication and login via Strava
- Secure payment processing
- Personalised preferences (theme)
7. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. A persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date. A session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.
We use both session and persistent cookies on our website. See the cookie table in section 4 for specific durations.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. For information about our terms of service, please see our Terms & Conditions.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at contact@zewstudio.com.