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Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
je_session | Essential | Authentication session token. Required to stay logged in. | 7 days (rolling) |
je_theme | Preference | Stores your light/dark theme preference. | 1 year |
_faro_session | Analytics (first-party) | Grafana Faro session ID. Used to correlate page loads, performance metrics (Core Web Vitals), JavaScript errors, and navigation events for a single user session. We do not record screen video or DOM replay. All data stays on our self-hosted infrastructure and is never shared with third parties. | Session |
What We Don't Use
John's Essentials does not use:
- Third-party advertising or tracking cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
- Cross-site tracking technologies
- Fingerprinting scripts
Stripe Cookies
When you proceed to checkout, Stripe sets its own cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing. These are covered by Stripe's cookie policy.
Managing Cookies
Essential cookies cannot be disabled without breaking the Service. You can delete all cookies via your browser settings at any time — this will log you out.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Contact
Questions about our cookie use: privacy@johnsessentials.com