Cookie Policy
Effective date: 3/6/2026
Lume.Pics uses cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our Service. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following cookies on our website. Cookie durations are subject to Google Consent Mode v2, which may shorten lifetimes or disable cookies entirely until you provide consent.
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| lumea-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences and policy version | 12 months | Lume (First-party) |
| firebase:authUser | Maintains your login session and authentication state | Session / Persistent | Firebase (Google) |
| lumea_utm_params | Stores campaign attribution parameters for analytics | 30 days | Lume (First-party) |
Analytics Cookies (Requires Your Consent)
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration* | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years* | Google Analytics |
| _ga_* | Stores campaign and session data for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years* | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for 24-hour period | 24 hours* | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to limit data collection | 1 minute* | Google Analytics |
| ph_* | PostHog product analytics: device identification and session tracking | 1 year* | PostHog |
* Actual cookie lifetimes may be shortened or disabled entirely by Google Consent Mode v2 until you provide explicit consent. Once consent is granted, cookies may be set with the durations shown.
Marketing Cookies (Requires Your Consent)
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration* | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel browser identification for conversion tracking | 3 months* | Meta (Facebook) |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel click identification for ad attribution | 3 months* | Meta (Facebook) |
* Actual cookie lifetimes may be shortened or cookies disabled entirely until you provide explicit consent. We also use server-side conversion tracking (Meta Conversions API) which does not use cookies.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party providers, including:
Firebase (Google) for authentication
Stripe for payments
PostHog for product analytics and usage improvement
Meta (Facebook) for conversion tracking and advertising measurement
Google Gemini for AI image generation (does not set cookies)
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
In-App Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie preferences at any time directly on our website:
- Click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page
- The cookie banner will re-appear, allowing you to accept, reject, or customize your preferences
- Your choice will take effect immediately and be remembered for 12 months
Note: You will be asked to re-confirm your cookie preferences every 12 months, or sooner if our Cookie Policy is updated.
Browser Cookie Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how for the most common browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → See all site data and permissions → Search for "lume.pics"
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data → Search for "lume.pics"
Apple Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Search for "lume.pics"
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core features of Lume. The website will not function properly.
Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will limit our ability to improve the service but won't affect functionality. All features will work normally.
Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies will prevent conversion tracking but won't affect your ability to use Lume.
5. Your Rights & Consent
By using our Service, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Policy. You have the following rights:
- Right to withdraw consent: You can change your mind at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer
- Right to access: You can view which cookies are stored by checking your browser settings
- Right to deletion: You can delete cookies through your browser or by rejecting non-essential cookies in our banner
- Right to object: You can refuse analytics and marketing cookies while still using essential features
GDPR Compliance: Your consent is stored with a timestamp and policy version number. We will ask you to re-confirm your preferences every 12 months or when this policy is updated. For data protection enquiries, contact: [email protected]
6. Contact
For questions about cookies, email us at [email protected]