Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 July 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to the site owner.
2. How we use cookies
The Sponsor Finder uses a minimal set of cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking cookies, or analytics cookies that identify you personally.
3. Cookies we set
| Cookie name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __Secure-next-auth.session-token | Keeps you signed in between page loads. Contains an encrypted reference to your session. | Essential | 30 days |
| __Host-next-auth.csrf-token | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks on form submissions. | Essential | Session |
| __Secure-next-auth.callback-url | Remembers where to redirect you after sign-in. | Essential | Session |
All cookies we set are marked HttpOnly (not accessible to JavaScript) and Secure (only sent over HTTPS), and use SameSite=Lax to prevent CSRF.
4. Third-party cookies
Stripe — When you go through a payment checkout, Stripe may set cookies on their hosted checkout pages to prevent fraud and remember your session. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Google — If you sign in with Google, Google's OAuth flow may set cookies on Google's own domain. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
We do not embed any advertising networks, social media trackers, or third-party analytics tools on our pages.
5. Essential cookies and consent
The cookies we set are strictly necessary for the Service to function — without them you cannot sign in or remain authenticated. Under UK GDPR and PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent. We do not set any non-essential cookies that would require a consent banner.
6. Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies will prevent you from signing in to The Sponsor Finder. Common browser guides:
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at support@thesponsorfinder.com.
See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.