Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 20, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how meetClubs ("PeekyStar", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our website and services (the "Service").

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. We also use similar technologies, such as local storage and session-based identifiers, for closely related purposes.

1) Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and related storage technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in and maintain secure session state.
  • Remember basic preferences and continuity data.
  • Support account, social, and messaging features.
  • Protect the Service from abuse, fraud, and unauthorized access.
  • Measure usage and troubleshoot technical issues.

2) Cookie Categories We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: required for core functionality such as authentication, security checks, and session continuity. The Service may not function properly without these.
  • Functional Cookies: support user experience features, such as keeping certain account/UI state consistent between page loads.
  • Security Cookies: used to detect misuse and gate protected/admin functionality.
  • Performance/Analytics Signals: event and request metadata may be processed to understand product usage and improve reliability.
  • Third-Party Cookies: third-party services integrated into the Service may set their own cookies under their own policies.

3) Cookies and Storage Used by This Site

Based on the current implementation of this site, examples include:

  • PHP session cookie: used by the server to link your browser to your active account session and enforce authenticated API access.
  • Admin access cookie (`admin_id`): used in protected moderation/admin flows in combination with other access checks.
  • Legacy/compatibility cookie keys (for example `user_id`): some front-end code supports backward compatibility logic for identity continuity.
  • Browser local storage: used by front-end scripts for non-cookie persistence related to user/session continuity and UI behavior.

4) Third-Party Technologies

  • Google Identity services: when Google linking/login features are enabled, Google scripts may use cookies or similar technologies for authentication and security.
  • Stripe: payment and subscription flows may involve cookies or browser storage controlled by Stripe for payment security, fraud prevention, and checkout functionality.
  • Other third-party assets: embedded scripts, fonts, or services may set cookies according to their own policies.

We do not control third-party cookies once those providers set them. Please review their privacy/cookie documentation.

5) Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies: expire when you close your browser (unless your browser restores sessions).
  • Persistent cookies: remain for a defined period or until manually deleted.
  • Some site cookies (such as specific admin/session aids) may remain for longer periods depending on configuration.

6) Your Choices and Controls

You can manage cookies through browser settings, including to block or delete cookies.

  • Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies or only certain cookies.
  • You can clear existing cookies and local storage at any time.
  • Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent login, account persistence, messaging, and other core features from working correctly.

7) Legal Basis (Where Applicable)

We rely on different legal bases depending on cookie purpose. Strictly necessary cookies are generally used based on legitimate interests and/or contractual necessity to provide the Service. For optional technologies, we will use consent where required by applicable law.

8) Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or product changes. We will update the "Last updated" date above when revisions are made.

9) Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies and similar technologies, contact us through the contact options available in the Service.