Strictly necessary
- lux_session / lux_staff - secure, httpOnly sign-in cookies for advertisers and staff.
- lux_pending / lux_staff_pending - short-lived cookies used during two-factor sign-in.
- lux_device (local storage) - a random identifier used to de-duplicate view counts and help detect abuse such as one person operating many accounts.
Visitor preferences (local storage, this device only)
These values never leave your browser and are not sent to LUX. Clearing your browser data removes them.
- lux_age_confirmed - that you confirmed you are 18 or over, so the age gate is not shown again on this device.
- lux_splash_seen (session storage) - that the entry animation has played in this browser session.
- lux_discreet - whether you chose to blur photos while browsing.
- lux_saved - the shortlist of profiles you saved. LUX keeps no copy.
No consent banner
Because we only use strictly necessary storage and device-only preferences, no cookie consent banner is shown. The age gate includes a short note about this storage with a link to this page. If we ever add optional cookies we will ask first.