Last updated: January 2026 · Effective immediately
This Cookie Policy explains how Patrick Market ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our online marketplace. Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional context on how we handle personal information overall.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and login state, which can make subsequent visits easier and the site more useful to you. Some cookies persist between sessions; others expire when you close your browser.
Patrick Market uses cookies sparingly and only for clearly disclosed purposes. We do not use third-party advertising cookies, and we do not engage in cross-site behavioral tracking.
These cookies are essential for the marketplace to function and cannot be switched off without breaking core features:
| Name | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your authenticated session as you navigate the marketplace. | Session (browser close) |
| csrf_token | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session |
| auth_state | Tracks whether two-factor verification has been completed for the active session. | Session |
These cookies remember choices you make to enhance your experience:
| Name | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| locale | Remembers your selected language preference. | 30 days |
| theme | Stores light/dark mode preference. | 30 days |
| accessibility | Stores accessibility settings such as font size and contrast. | 30 days |
We collect aggregated, privacy-respecting analytics to understand how the marketplace is used. These metrics are de-identified and never used to track individual users across sessions or sites:
| Name | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| analytics_id | Generates a session-scoped pseudonymous identifier for usage statistics. | 24 hours |
Patrick Market does not set the following types of cookies:
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. The following links provide instructions for popular browsers:
Note that disabling strictly-necessary cookies will prevent you from logging into your account or completing transactions. Functional and analytics cookies can be safely disabled with reduced functionality.
We honor browser-level Do Not Track (DNT) signals where they are received. Setting DNT in your browser will prevent loading of analytics cookies; strictly-necessary cookies remain active to preserve site security.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated date appears at the top of this page. Material changes will be notified prominently in advance. Please review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please reach our team via the Contact page. We respond to all inquiries promptly.