Cookie Policy

Last Updated: August 22, 2026

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

ReptileYard uses cookies primarily for essential platform functionality. We do not use invasive tracking cookies or sell your browsing data to third-party advertisers. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication (Essential): To remember that you are logged into your account so you don't have to re-enter your credentials on every page.
  • Security (Essential): To protect your account and our platform from cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
  • Preferences (Functional): To remember your site preferences, such as your theme (Light or Dark mode) and hiding the cookie consent banner once you've acknowledged it.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We try to keep third-party cookies to a minimum. However, some embedded content or essential security services may set their own cookies. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend checking the respective privacy policies of those providers.

4. Managing Your Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for a website. Be aware that if you disable all cookies, essential features of ReptileYard (such as logging in or managing listings) will not function correctly.

To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage or delete them, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.