BuildSwap Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 11, 2026

Last Updated: July 11, 2026

1. Introduction

BuildSwap ("we," "our," "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on the BuildSwap platform at https://buildswap.online (the "Platform"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.

3. Cookies We Use

BuildSwap uses two categories of cookies.

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function. Without them, you cannot sign in, maintain a session, or use any authenticated features. Because they are strictly necessary, they cannot be disabled.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose
`sb-*` (session cookies)	Supabase	Authentication session management. Set when you sign in and cleared when you sign out. Used to verify your identity on every request.

These cookies do not track you across other websites and contain no advertising or marketing data.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous — it is not used to identify individual users.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users. Expires after 2 years.
`_ga_*`	Google Analytics	Stores and counts page views. Expires after 2 years.

Google Analytics data is processed by Google in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. We use this data solely to understand aggregate Platform usage and improve the user experience.

4. Cookies We Do Not Use

BuildSwap does not use:

Advertising or targeting cookies.
Social media tracking cookies (Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.).
Session recording cookies (Hotjar, Microsoft Clarity, etc.).
Personalization or A/B testing cookies beyond what is described above.

If this changes in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated before any new cookies are introduced.

5. How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View the cookies stored on your device.
Delete existing cookies.
Block cookies from specific or all websites.
Set preferences for future cookies.

Common browser cookie settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in and using any authenticated features of the Platform. The Platform will not function correctly without them.
Disabling analytics cookies will have no effect on Platform functionality. You will be able to use all features normally. Google Analytics will simply not collect usage data for your session.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new cookies or change how we use existing ones. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made. If we introduce any new cookie categories (for example, advertising cookies), we will notify you in advance.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

BuildSwap

Email: privacy@buildswap.online