How we use cookies
Last updated: 17 April 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, keep you signed in and understand how you use our platform.
Some cookies are essential for the site to work; others help us improve your experience. UK law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, or PECR) requires us to tell you about each type and, for non-essential cookies, to obtain your consent.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the platform to function. They cannot be switched off under PECR because the service you have requested depends on them.
Session cookies
Maintain your active session while you browse the platform.
Authentication cookies
Keep you securely signed in and manage your login state.
CSRF protection cookies
Guard against cross-site request forgery attacks.
Cookie preference cookies
Store your cookie consent choices so we respect them on every visit.
Analytics cookies (optional)
We use anonymised analytics to understand how people use Yalla.House. These cookies are only set after you give consent via our cookie banner.
Usage statistics
Page views, bounce rate and average session duration — all anonymised.
Feature usage
Which features are used most, so we can focus our improvements.
Error reporting
Helps us detect and fix technical problems quickly.
These cookies are optional. You can decline or withdraw consent at any time.
Marketing cookies
Yalla.House does not currently use any marketing or third-party tracking cookies.
We do not share your browsing data with social media platforms or advertising networks.
How to manage cookies
Cookie consent banner
When you first visit Yalla.House, a consent banner lets you accept or decline optional cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the footer.
Browser settings
Most browsers let you view and manage cookies:
- 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
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site from working correctly.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send a Do Not Track (DNT) signal. Yalla.House respects this signal — when we detect it, we will not set optional analytics cookies.
Questions about cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: support@yalla.house