Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 6, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used.
2. How We Use Cookies
Bridgeside uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Authentication Cookies: Used to identify you when you log in and maintain your session.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, region).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data.
- Security Cookies: Help detect malicious activity and protect our services.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for maintaining your session state.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used for remembering preferences and analytics.
First-Party Cookies: Set by Bridgeside directly. Essential for core functionality.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by our trusted partners (e.g., analytics providers, authentication services). Subject to their respective privacy policies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please consult your browser's help documentation.
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which non-essential cookies to accept.
- Do Not Track: We respect browser "Do Not Track" signals for analytics cookies.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
5. Specific Cookies Used
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Authentication and session management | Session |
| pref_theme | User interface preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics — anonymous usage tracking | 2 years |
| csrf_token | Security — prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis. Data is processed according to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Auth0: For authentication services. Data is processed according to Auth0's Privacy Policy.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@bridgeside.dev.