Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Bopkit (we, our, us) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use our platform.

Bopkit Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11th July 2025

1. Introduction

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us deliver essential functionality, enhance your experience and analyse how the platform is used.

2. What Are Cookies & Similar Technologies?

The term "cookies" refers to browser cookies and pixels. Local storage and similar technologies are described in Section 4 below. Some cookies are set by us (first-party) while others are set by third-party providers that we integrate with.

3. How We Use Cookies

A. Essential Cookies

Required for the platform to function. They:

  • Keep you securely signed-in (authentication session cookies)
  • Enable secure authentication across subdomains
  • Maintain items in your shopping cart when browsing as a guest
  • Provide security features including CSRF protection

Cookie names: better-auth.session_token, better-auth.session_data, better-auth.dont_remember, guestId
Retention: Session cookies expire when you close your browser; guestId expires after 30 days.
Legal basis: Contractual necessity & Legitimate interest.

B. Functional Cookies

We place a cookie to remember user interface preferences such as your sidebar's expanded/collapsed state.

Cookie name: sidebar_state
Retention: 7 days
Legal basis: Legitimate interest.

C. Performance & Analytics Cookies

We do not currently place our own analytics or advertising cookies. If we elect to do so in future, we will update this Policy and obtain consent where legally required (e.g., GDPR/PECR, ePrivacy Directive).

D. Third-Party Cookies

When you interact with third-party services on Bopkit—such as PayPal for payments or Google/YouTube for account integration—those providers may place their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to their respective policies for details. Key partners include:

  • PayPal – payment processing & fraud detection (privacy policy)
  • Google / YouTube – social login & video-upload APIs (cookie policy)
  • Vercel – hosting platform (may set performance cookies)

Legal basis: Legitimate interest or consent where required.
Retention: Varies by provider (see linked policies for details).

4. Local Storage

We use your browser's local storage to keep certain preferences locally on your device. This information stays on your device, does not expire automatically, and is never sent to our servers. Local storage includes:

  • buyer-currency: Your preferred currency for viewing prices (retention: until cleared by user)
  • dashboard-beats-column-visibility: Table column display preferences in your dashboard (retention: until cleared by user)

You may clear local storage at any time via your browser settings.

5. Your Choices & Controls

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to delete or block cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear cookies when you close your browser. Important: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in or completing purchases.

Third-Party Controls

You can manage third-party cookies through:

Cookie Information

For general guidance on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. Where required, we will notify you of significant changes (e.g., by email or in-app notice).

Questions about this policy? Contact our privacy team

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