Merci AppsCookie Policy
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies (such as browser storage) used on Merci Apps and how to control them. You can change your choices at any time with .
What we use
| Name | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-in session cookie | Keeps you signed in. Not readable by scripts and sent only to Merci Apps. | Essential | 8 hours |
| merci_consent | Remembers your cookie choices. | Essential | 12 months |
| Browser storage for app features | Remembers things you asked the app to remember while signed in, such as unsent chat messages, so nothing is lost. | Essential | Until you clear it |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Protects sign-in, sign-up, password reset and contact forms from automated abuse. Provided by Google and loaded only on pages with those forms. | Essential (security) | Set by Google |
| googtrans, merci_lang | Remember the language you chose and, if you allow it, load Google Translate to translate pages. | Preferences (optional) | Session / until cleared |
| merci_exit, merci_special_offer_shown, merci_landing_visit_count | Remember that you have seen a promotional offer so we do not show it too often. | Offers (optional) | Up to 12 months |
We do not currently use advertising cookies or third-party analytics cookies. If that changes, we will ask for your permission first and update this page.
Your choices
- Use Cookie settings in the footer to accept all, reject optional, or choose categories. Essential items cannot be turned off because the site would not work or be secure without them.
- If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, we treat it as a request to decline optional cookies.
- You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though parts of the site may not work.
For more on how we handle personal information, see our Privacy Policy.