Sealabid
Cookies Policy
How and why Sealabid uses cookies and similar technologies.
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on Sealabid, and the choices you have. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.
This page sits alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains in more detail how we handle personal data.
1. Types of cookies we use
On Sealabid we use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies – required for the website and secure login to work. Without these, you wouldn't be able to create an account, stay logged in or submit sealed bids.
- Performance and analytics cookies – help us understand how people find and use Sealabid (for example, which pages are most popular) so we can improve the experience. Where they are not strictly necessary, they only run with your consent.
- Functionality cookies – may remember your preferences, such as whether you have dismissed certain banners, or how you prefer to view listings.
2. Examples of cookies in use
The exact cookies may change as we improve Sealabid, but typical examples include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sealabid_session | Keeps you logged in securely between page views. | Strictly necessary | Session |
| sealabid_csrf | Helps protect forms and logins from unauthorised requests. | Strictly necessary | Session |
| sealabid_consent | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected optional analytics cookies. | Functionality | Up to 12 months |
| analytics_* | Anonymous statistics about traffic and usage (for example, which pages are visited most). | Performance / analytics | Depends on the analytics provider settings |
Cookie names and durations may vary slightly depending on our technical setup and providers. We aim to keep this table broadly accurate and will update it when we make material changes.
3. Managing your cookie choices
When you first visit Sealabid, you may see a banner or notice asking you to confirm your cookie preferences. Where required by law, we will only set non-essential cookies (such as analytics) after you have given consent.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Exact steps vary by browser, but generally you can:
- See which cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete existing cookies.
- Block all cookies or only accept cookies from certain websites.
If you block or delete strictly necessary cookies, parts of Sealabid (for example login, creating listings or placing sealed bids) may stop working properly.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that we use, such as hosting, analytics or payment providers. These third parties are responsible for their own privacy and cookie practices.
We aim to work only with reputable providers and keep the number of third-party cookies to what is genuinely needed to run Sealabid and improve the experience.
5. Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy as we add new features or change our technology stack. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date below and may show a notice on the site.
Last updated: 2025