Last Updated: October 9, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Prytchara Ltd (trading as The Local Vibe App, "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or use our web application at thelocalvibeapp.com.
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website or web application. Cookies are widely used by online service providers to facilitate and speed up the functioning of their sites, remember user preferences, and provide analytical reporting information.
We may also use related storage technologies, such as browser LocalStorage and SessionStorage, which operate similarly to keep you logged in and preserve your session state.
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we categorize the tracking technologies used across our platform as follows:
| Category | Purpose | Necessity |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies & Storage | Essential for authenticating users via Google Identity/Firebase, securing accounts, preventing fraud (such as QR/check-in verification), and keeping you signed in. | Required (Cannot be switched off) |
| Functional & Preference Storage | Remembers your local settings, such as your discovery radius, dark/light theme, and dismissed announcements. | Functional |
| Performance & Analytics | Google Analytics (through Firebase) helps us understand how people use the app so we can improve it. Only used if you tap Accept on our cookie banner. | Optional (off unless you accept) |
In addition to our first-party technologies, trusted third parties may place or read cookies and tokens on your device to deliver essential platform functionality:
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject optional cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that if you choose to reject or disable strictly necessary cookies/storage, essential features of The Local Vibe App (such as logging in or verifying venue check-ins) may not function properly.
You can change your analytics choice at any time in the app under Settings, Analytics Choice. If you withdraw consent, analytics stops for future activity. To remove cookies already stored, clear your browser's site data.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us at: