Cookie Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences.

Which Cookies Do We Use?

WhatToGift uses only essential cookies. These are required for the basic functionality of the website and cannot be disabled.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website:

Authentication: API-host HttpOnly session cookie for sign-in (up to 7 days, or 24 hours without activity)
Security: CSRF protection and session management
Functionality: Basic website functions

What we DON'T use

WhatToGift does NOT use any of the following cookies:

❌ No tracking cookies
❌ No Google Analytics or similar analytics services
❌ No marketing or advertising cookies
❌ No social media tracking pixels
❌ No third-party cookies for tracking purposes

Detailed Cookie Information

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
__Host-wtg-session	Opaque application session; invalidated on sign-out even if the cookie remains until expiry	Essential	7 days maximum; 24-hour idle limit
__Host-wtg-preauth	CSRF challenge before sign-in	Essential, HttpOnly	10 minutes

Browser Settings

Since we only use essential cookies, no consent is required. However, you can still disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect the functionality of the website:

Login may not work properly
Sessions will not be saved
Some security features may be limited

Contact

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us:

Email: whattogift.company@gmail.com

Address: Germaniastr. 13, 80802 Munich

Last updated: 9/19/2025

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.