Last updated: 1 October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how FlipTip AI uses cookies and similar
technologies (such as browser localStorage) on fliptip.ai. It
should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use
localStorage, which keeps small amounts of data in your browser.
We group these into the categories below. Strictly necessary items and the
functional settings kept in your browser are used to make the Service and the
features you use work; third-party content loads only with your consent. We use no
tracking or advertising cookies.
Required for the Service to function. These cannot be switched off.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Cookie | Keeps you signed in; ties your session to your account | Up to 30 days (rolling) |
| ft_consent | Cookie + localStorage | Remembers your cookie choices | 180 days |
| CSRF token | Session | Protects forms/actions against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| ft_twa | sessionStorage | Tells the site it is running inside the Android app from Google Play (no purchases are shown there) | Until the app is closed |
| ft_upgraded | sessionStorage | Shows the “welcome to your new plan” message once after a purchase | Until the tab is closed |
| ftg_token | localStorage | Keeps the smart-glasses page connected to your account (only if you use smart-glasses mode) | Until you disconnect |
Remember your settings and keep features you use working. They stay in your browser, are not used for tracking or advertising and are never shared. You can clear them in your browser at any time.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ft_outdoor | localStorage | Remembers light (outdoor) vs dark display mode | Until cleared |
| ft_peek | localStorage | Remembers whether Treasure Radar is switched on | Until cleared |
| ft_radar_walk | localStorage | Your list of Treasure Radar finds (name, estimated price, small picture) — stays on your device | 12 hours |
| ft_scanned | localStorage | Remembers that you have scanned on this device (for the “install the app” tip) | Until cleared |
| ft_market_loc | localStorage | Caches your last detected location for flea-market pages | Until cleared |
| ft_votes | localStorage | Remembers your WORTH IT / SKIP votes so you don’t double-vote | Until cleared |
| pwa_dismissed | localStorage | Remembers that you closed the “install the app” banner (shown again after 14 days) | Until cleared |
| ft_admin_tab | localStorage | Remembers the last admin tab (admins only) | Until cleared |
When allowed, we load content from third parties that may set their own cookies or receive your IP address.
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Fonts / Google Maps | Web fonts and embedded maps on flea-market pages |
| PayPal | Checkout when you upgrade a plan |
We currently use no analytics or advertising cookies. If this changes, this page and the consent banner will be updated, and your choice will be respected.
You can accept or reject non-essential categories at any time. Use the button below or the “Cookie settings” link in the footer. You can also clear cookies in your browser settings, though doing so may sign you out and reset preferences.
Questions about cookies? Email [email protected].