Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 28, 2026
The short version
- ✓ We use a small number of cookies strictly necessary for the site to function.
- ✓ Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) collect anonymous usage data to help us improve the platform.
- ✓ We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising.
- ✓ You can opt out of non-essential cookies at any time.
This Cookie Policy explains how Real Market API (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://realmarketapi.com. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status or language) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you revisit. Cookies can be “session” (deleted when you close the browser) or “persistent” (stored for a defined period).
Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as secure login, session management, and CSRF protection. These cookies cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Manages your authenticated session | Session / 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your preferred language | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and referring sources. This data helps us understand usage patterns and improve the platform. All data is aggregated and anonymised — we cannot identify individual users.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Persists session state (Google Analytics 4) | 2 years |
3. Preference / Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to enhance your experience, such as your UI theme preference (light/dark mode).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
We do not allow third-party advertising networks to set cookies on our site. The only third-party cookies on our platform are those set by Google Analytics, Stripe (for payment processing), and authentication providers (if you use social login). These parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies.
How to Control Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal. We respect this signal and will not load analytics tracking if it is detected.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.