Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 13 December 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
StopNightmares.org uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized content. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by external services).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and remembering your login state.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | User authentication session | Session |
| sb-refresh-token | Maintains login state | Persistent |
You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are necessary for the Service to function.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve user experience and content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session tracking | 2 years |
Payment Processing Cookies
When you make a purchase, Stripe (our payment processor) may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions.
| Cookie Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Fraud prevention and secure checkout | Session |
For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience on return visits (e.g., language preferences, dark/light mode).
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Stripe Privacy Policy
- Facebook (Private Group): Facebook Privacy Policy
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
Browser Controls
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
⚠️ Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of the Service, including logging in and accessing your programme materials.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not respond to DNT signals at this time.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: support@stopnightmares.org
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.