Cookie Policy

This cookie policy explains which cookies ArchForm Library uses and why, in accordance with Belgian cookie legislation and the GDPR.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember certain information, such as your preferences or login credentials.

Cookies Used

ArchForm Library only uses essential cookies that are necessary for the technical operation of the website:

Session Cookies (Essential)

Name: next-auth.session-token (or similar)
Purpose: Management of logged-in sessions for administrators. These cookies are necessary to keep you logged in during your visit to the admin section.
Retention: Until you log out or the session expires (usually 30 days)
Type: Essential (no consent required)

Browser Local Storage

ArchForm Library uses browser local storage (localStorage) to store your filter preferences locally on your device:

Filter Preferences (localStorage)

Storage keys: archform-asset-filters, archform-reference-filters
Purpose: Remember your filter settings (category, search query, sort order, view type) to improve user experience when you return to the site.
Data stored: Only your filter preferences (no personal data)
Retention: Until you clear your browser data or manually reset filters
Type: Essential for functionality (no consent required)

This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to our servers. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings or by using the "Reset filters" button on the respective pages.

No Non-Essential Cookies

ArchForm Library does not use:

Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics)
Marketing or advertising cookies
Third-party tracking cookies
Social media cookies

Because only essential cookies are used, no cookie banner or explicit consent is required under Belgian cookie legislation.

Cookie and Storage Management

You can manage cookies and local storage through your browser settings. You can delete or block cookies and clear local storage, but this may affect the functionality of the website:

Blocking session cookies will prevent you from logging into the admin section
Clearing local storage will reset your filter preferences to default settings

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Third-Party Cookies

ArchForm Library uses external services for hosting (Vercel), database (MongoDB Atlas), and file storage (Cloudinary). These services may use technical cookies for their own operation, but ArchForm Library has no control over these cookies. Please consult the privacy policies of these services for more information.

Changes

This cookie policy may be updated when there are changes in cookie usage. The date of the last update is indicated at the bottom of this page.

Last updated: January 29, 2026