Bloom Pet Ltd. · Canada
Cookies & privacy choices
We keep Bloom’s cookie footprint small. Most cookies exist so you can sign in securely and the site works. We do not sell your data, and we do not run advertising trackers.
Last updated: August 2026
In plain terms
Cookies are small files a website can store in your browser. Bloom also uses similar browser storage (like local storage) for preferences on your device. Together they help the platform remember a signed-in session, keep security checks reliable, and remember choices such as light/dark theme.
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Essential
Sign-in, security, and core site operation.
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Preferences
Theme and UI choices stored on your device.
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Performance
Anonymous usage signals to keep Bloom reliable.
Bloom does not require a paid membership for core community features. This cookie page is about how the site works — not about buying a plan.
Essential cookies Bloom may set
These are needed for secure sign-in and basic operation. Blocking them can sign you out or break parts of the account experience.
| Name / pattern | Why it’s there | Typical life |
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| sb-*-auth-token | Keeps you signed in (Supabase session). | Session / up to about a week |
| _bloom_mwc | Short-lived, signed server hint so authenticated pages can load faster. Cannot be forged by the browser to escalate access. | About 40 seconds |
| bloom_mfa_pending | Temporary marker during multi-factor authentication. | Short-lived during MFA |
| bloom_oauth_next | Remembers where to send you after Google (or similar) sign-in. | About 10 minutes |
| __stripe_mid / __stripe_sid | Set by Stripe during identity verification or payment checkout for fraud prevention. Only present in those flows. | Session / up to 1 year (Stripe) |
Exact cookie names can include a project-specific prefix (for example the sb-… pattern above). Stripe’s cookies are governed by Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
On-device storage (not always “cookies”)
Some preferences live in your browser’s local or session storage instead of cookies. They stay on your device and are not used as advertising identifiers.
- Theme preference ( (bloom-theme) — light, dark, or system.
- Dashboard layout prefs — for example sidebar collapsed state while you use the signed-in app.
- Browser notifications — if you enable push alerts, Bloom may store a push endpoint reference so message and booking alerts can be delivered. You can revoke this in browser settings anytime.
- Service worker / PWA assets — may cache static icons, fonts, and scripts so the site loads more smoothly. Bloom does not use the service worker to store private account HTML or to decide what you are allowed to do.
Analytics & performance
Bloom uses Vercel Web Analytics and Speed Insights to understand page performance and high-level traffic patterns (for example which public pages are visited). These tools are designed to be privacy-friendly and are not advertising networks.
Bloom does not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel, or similar ad-retargeting cookies.
Your choices
You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings. If you block essential session cookies, you will not stay signed in to Bloom.
For a fuller picture of how Bloom handles personal information under Canadian privacy expectations (including BC PIPA / PIPEDA where applicable), read our Privacy Policy.
Questions?
Email privacy@bloompetshare.ca . This page is meant to be clear for members and visitors; it is not a substitute for legal advice. Bloom may update it as the platform evolves — material changes will refresh the “Last updated” date above. Counsel review is recommended for formal legal reliance.