Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how BidBolt LLC ("BidBolt," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or use our website at BidBolt.app, our mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site operators. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.

Similar technologies — including local storage, session storage, and pixel tags — may also be used to collect and store information. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Services to function and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and session management.

• Authentication: Used to keep you signed in and verify your identity via Firebase Authentication.
• Session Management: Used to maintain your session state, including shopping cart contents and auction participation.
• Security: Used to prevent fraudulent activity and protect the integrity of the platform, including CSRF protection.
• Load Balancing: Used to distribute traffic across our servers for optimal performance.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

• Preferences: Remember your settings such as theme preference (light/dark mode), notification preferences, and language.
• Sidebar State: Remember whether the navigation sidebar is collapsed or expanded.
• Recent Activity: Store information about recently viewed items to provide a personalized browsing experience.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the platform.

• Usage Analytics: Track page views, navigation patterns, and feature usage to help us understand how the Services are used and identify areas for improvement.
• Error Monitoring: Collect information about errors and performance issues to help us diagnose and fix problems quickly.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Services are set by third-party services that we use. These providers may use cookies to perform their functions. We do not control these third-party cookies. Key third-party services include:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication tokens, analytics, and push notification tokens. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Square (Block, Inc.): Payment processing session cookies used during checkout. See Square's Privacy Policy.
• Cloudflare: Performance and security cookies for content delivery. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

Cookie Duration

Cookies used on the Services fall into two categories based on how long they persist:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are used for things like maintaining your login state during a browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These are used for purposes like remembering your preferences across visits. Authentication tokens may persist for up to 30 days.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.
• Device Settings: On mobile devices, you can manage cookie and tracking preferences through your device's operating system settings.
• Opt-Out Links: Some third-party analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the Services may become inaccessible or not function properly. For example, you will not be able to log in, place bids, or complete purchases without essential cookies enabled.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding the data collected through cookies. These may include the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data. For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us via our AI Support assistant or by email at [email protected].