Last updated: March 1, 2026 · Applies to lease-a-dock.com and leaseadock.com
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them when you return to the site or browse between pages.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a set duration). They can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services (third-party cookies).
Lease-A-Dock uses a minimal set of cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, analytics cookies, social media tracking pixels, or any third-party behavioral tracking.
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
connect.sid |
Essential / Session | Maintains your login session. Without this cookie you cannot stay logged in to your account. Set by our server using express-session with HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite=Strict flags for maximum security. | 7 days (or until browser close if you don't check "remember me") | Yes — required to use the platform |
aff_code |
Affiliate Tracking | Set when you click an affiliate referral link. Records the affiliate's unique code so they receive commission credit if you list a dock within the cookie window. See our Affiliate Tracking Disclosure. | 30 days | No — only set if you click a referral link |
site_unlocked |
Functional | Records that you have authenticated during site maintenance or preview periods. Only active when the site is in maintenance mode. | 24 hours | No — only active during maintenance |
We explicitly do not use:
Stripe, our payment processor, may set cookies during the payment flow on their hosted pages. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Here are instructions for common browsers:
connect.sid session cookie will prevent you from logging in to your Lease-A-Dock account. All other cookies can be blocked without affecting basic platform functionality.
Clearing affiliate cookie: If you clicked an affiliate referral link and wish to remove the attribution, simply clear your browser cookies. This will remove the aff_code cookie and no affiliate will receive commission if you subsequently list a dock.
For users in the EU/EEA:
connect.sid): Processed under legitimate interests — necessary for the platform to function. No consent required.aff_code): Processed under legitimate interests for accurate commission attribution. This cookie is only set when you actively click a referral link, which constitutes an implicit action indicating acceptance.If you have concerns about our cookie practices under GDPR, please contact privacy@lease-a-dock.com.
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies we use. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of Lease-A-Dock after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.