Introduction
This Cookie & Storage Policy explains how Bidovate ("we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar storage technologies when you visit our website or use our Service. We are committed to transparency and minimal data collection.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and provide usage information. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use a minimal set of cookies. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
| Category | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | session_id | Maintains your authenticated session | Session | Yes |
| Essential | csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Yes |
| Essential | cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | Yes |
| Analytics | _analytics_id | Anonymized usage analytics to improve the Service | 90 days | No |
| Functional | user_preferences | Stores your UI preferences (theme, language, layout) | 1 year | No |
Analytics Cookies
Our analytics cookies collect only anonymized, aggregated data. Specifically:
- IP addresses are anonymized before storage
- No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics
- Data is used solely to understand feature usage and improve the product
- We do not share analytics data with any third party for advertising purposes
No Advertising Cookies
We do not use any advertising, remarketing, or behavioral tracking cookies. We do not participate in ad networks, and no third-party advertising cookies are set through our Service.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may:
- Accept all cookies: Enables essential, analytics, and functional cookies
- Accept essential only: Enables only the cookies strictly necessary for the Service to function
- Manage preferences: Choose which non-essential cookie categories to enable
You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings accessible in the footer of every page.
Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage and session storage for:
- Caching UI state to improve performance
- Storing temporary form data to prevent loss during navigation
- Maintaining user preferences locally
These storage mechanisms do not transmit data to our servers and are cleared when you clear your browser data.
How to Control Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for certain types of cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning correctly.
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie & Storage Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: support@bidovate.co
Entity: Bidovate