Effective Date: December 27, 2025
Last Updated: December 27, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how Builders Bazar ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform at buildersbazar.io ("Platform").
By continuing to browse or use our Platform, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites:
Remember your preferences
Understand how you use the site
Improve your browsing experience
Provide relevant content and advertisements
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
Purpose: Required for basic Platform functionality
Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Session management Session
csrf_token Security (CSRF protection) Session
remember_me Persistent login 30 days
user_type User role identification Session
Can be disabled? No - disabling these will prevent Platform use.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language Language preference 1 year
theme Display theme (light/dark) 1 year
sidebar_state Navigation preference 30 days
notification_pref Notification settings 1 year
Can be disabled? Yes - but some features may not work optimally.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand how visitors use the Platform
Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Visitor identification 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Session tracking 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Daily unique visitors 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Request throttling 1 minute
Can be disabled? Yes - use browser settings or our cookie banner.
3.4 Performance Cookies
Purpose: Monitor Platform performance and errors
Purpose Duration
Page load times Session
Error tracking 30 days
Feature usage 90 days
3.5 Marketing Cookies (Future)
Currently, we do NOT use marketing or advertising cookies. If we implement them in the future, this policy will be updated.
4. SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
4.1 Local Storage
We use browser local storage to:
Store form drafts (to prevent data loss)
Cache frequently accessed data
Save user interface preferences
4.2 Session Storage
We use session storage for:
Temporary data during your session
Multi-step form progress
Shopping cart or selection data
4.3 Pixel Tags / Web Beacons
We may use pixel tags in:
Emails (to track open rates)
Web pages (for analytics)
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
5.1 Currently Used Third Parties
Provider Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Website analytics Google Privacy
Google Fonts Font delivery Google Privacy
Cloudflare Security & CDN Cloudflare Privacy
5.2 How Third Parties Use Cookies
These providers may use cookies according to their own policies. We do not control third-party cookies.
6. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
Accept all cookies
Customize your preferences
Reject non-essential cookies
6.2 Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your browser:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
6.3 Opt-Out Links
Google Analytics: Opt-out Browser Add-on
6.4 Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can:
Clear app data in device settings
Control ad tracking in privacy settings
Use private/incognito browsing mode
7. EFFECTS OF DISABLING COOKIES
If you disable cookies:
Cookie Type Effect of Disabling
Essential Platform will not function
Functional Preferences won't be saved
Analytics We lose usage insights
Performance Error tracking disabled
8. DO NOT TRACK
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals but will update this policy if standards emerge.
9. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be:
Posted on this page with updated date
Notified via cookie consent renewal (for significant changes)
10. CONTACT US
For questions about our Cookie Policy: