1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, work more efficiently, and provide information to the website owner.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they may be linked to personal data we hold about you in other contexts.
2. Cookies We Use
Aure.lk is a lean Next.js application hosted on Vercel. We keep our cookie usage minimal. The categories below reflect what is currently in use:
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as signing in, navigating between pages, or toggling the sidebar. Without these, the site cannot operate correctly.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| __vercel_* | Vercel | Edge network routing and performance |
| next-auth.session-token | NextAuth.js | Encrypted session token — keeps you signed in |
| next-auth.csrf-token | NextAuth.js | Cross-site request forgery protection |
| next-auth.callback-url | NextAuth.js | Remembers the page to redirect to after sign-in |
| __Secure-next-auth.* | NextAuth.js | HTTPS-prefixed versions of the above cookies (production only) |
| sidebar_state | Aure.lk | Remembers whether the sidebar is expanded or collapsed; expires after 7 days |
Analytics Cookies
OptionalWe use PostHog to understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are most visited and how users navigate the site. PostHog collects data pseudonymously; no data is sold or used for advertising purposes. You can opt out via your browser's "Do Not Track" setting or by contacting us directly.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog | Pseudonymous analytics and distinct-user identification |
| ph_session_* | PostHog | Session replay and page-flow tracking |
Third-Party Cookies
ExternalIf you click our WhatsApp link or interact with any embedded third-party content, those services (such as Meta/WhatsApp) may set their own cookies on your device. These are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
- Meta / WhatsApp — Meta Cookie Policy
- Vercel — Vercel Privacy Policy
- PostHog — PostHog Privacy Policy
3. How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from specific websites. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the website functions.
Instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Cookies
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves or as legal requirements change. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to check back periodically.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please get in touch:
- Website: aure.lk/contact