Cookie Policy

Last updated: [DATE] · Version: v1.0-draft

1. What cookies are

Cookies and similar technologies (local storage, pixels) are small files or data stored on your device when you visit a website. We use them to make the Platform work, to keep you signed in, and — only with your consent — for optional purposes.

2. The cookies and similar technologies we use

Strictly necessary (e.g. authentication/session, security): keep you signed in, secure the Platform, remember your progress in a form — required for the service, no consent needed. Functional (e.g. remembering "how did you hear about us?", preferences): remember your choices — consent where non-essential. Third-party service (e.g. maps/address lookup, payments): provide maps, address autocomplete and secure payments; these third parties may set their own cookies. Analytics (if used): understand usage to improve the Platform — only with consent. Advertising: we do NOT use advertising cookies. We currently keep cookies to the minimum needed to run the marketplace and do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

3. Consent

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent, but non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics) do. Where we use non-essential cookies, we ask for your consent and you can change your choice at any time.

4. Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, and withdraw or change any consent via the cookie settings on the Platform. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the Platform working (for example, staying signed in).

5. Changes and contact

We may update this policy; material changes will be notified via the Platform. Questions: [PRIVACY EMAIL], [LEGAL ENTITY NAME].