Cookie Policy
Last updated: 10 September 2026
Cookies and browser storage
Cookies are small values stored by your browser and sent with website requests. Local storage saves information on your device without automatically sending it with each request. We use the technologies described below.
Essential sign-in cookies
The cookies __Host-ecom_at and __Host-ecom_rt support secure sign-in and session renewal. Their default lifetimes are 10 minutes and up to 30 days respectively; server configuration and session renewal can affect expiry. Local development uses ecom_at_local and ecom_rt_local instead. These cookies are used for the sign-in service and are not controlled by the optional preference choice. You can remove them through your browser or sign out, but removing them can end your session.
Your cookie choice
gadgethub-consent in local storage records whether you allow preference storage, the notice version and the time of your choice. We treat that choice as valid for 180 days, then ask again on a subsequent visit. This storage is necessary to remember and respect your choice. Clearing browser data causes the banner to appear again.
Optional theme preference
gadgethub-theme in local storage remembers your light/dark theme only when you allow preferences. It has no separate automatic expiry; we remove it when you choose Essential only or when an expired/invalid consent choice is detected on a visit. Without permission, you can still change the theme for the current page session.
Verification and external services
If you request SMS sign-in, Google Firebase and reCAPTCHA may process device and network information and use their own security technologies to verify the request and prevent abuse. They are loaded for this sign-in flow, not as advertising trackers. Their storage and duration are controlled by Google. Our WhatsApp and Instagram links take you to external services.
Manage your choice
We do not currently offer analytics or advertising cookie categories because this website does not use those trackers. Choose Allow preferences or Essential only in the banner, or use Cookie settings below to change your choice. Rejecting preference storage does not block shopping or sign-in. You may also clear or block storage using your browser settings. If browser storage is unavailable, your choice applies for the current session and may not be remembered.
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GadgetHub LB · Zahle, Lebanon