1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies (local storage, pixels, SDKs) may store identifiers or usage details to support functionality and analytics.

2. Why we use cookies

• Essential functionality: login sessions, security, forms, and platform stability.
• Preferences: remembering settings such as language, filters, and UI choices.
• Analytics: understanding how users navigate the marketplace so we can improve it.
• Security & fraud prevention: detecting abuse, bot activity, and suspicious behavior.

3. Categories of cookies

• Strictly necessary cookies – required for core platform operations (cannot be disabled without breaking features).
• Functional cookies – remember your preferences and make the experience smoother.
• Analytics cookies – help us measure and improve performance and usability.
• Marketing cookies (optional) – used only if enabled, to measure campaigns or show relevant offers.

4. Your choices and consent

Where required by law, we ask for consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics/marketing). You can update your preferences at any time through your cookie banner/settings (if enabled) or browser controls.

5. Managing cookies in your browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings (block, delete, limit). If you block cookies, certain features (login, saved filters, account flows) may not work as intended.

6. Third-party tools

We may use third-party providers for analytics, security, hosting, and performance monitoring. These providers may set cookies or similar identifiers to deliver their services under appropriate contractual safeguards.

7. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technologies, legal requirements, or Platform features. The “Last updated” date will indicate the most recent revision.

8. Contact

For cookie/privacy questions contact: [privacy@busybeeride.com].