Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. Some cookies are essential for the site to function; others help us improve your experience.

This policy also covers similar technologies such as localStorage, which is used by the Service for certain essential functions.

2. Cookies & Storage We Use

Essential Cookies & Storage

These are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.

refresh_token — HttpOnly cookie used for secure session renewal — 7 days (30 days with "Remember me") access_token — Short-lived authentication token (localStorage) — 15 minutes cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preference (localStorage) — Persistent

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service. They are only set if you accept analytics cookies via the cookie consent banner.

_ga — Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors — 2 years _ga_* — Google Analytics — maintains session state — 2 years

3. Managing Cookies

When you first visit TenderPulse, a cookie consent banner lets you accept or decline analytics cookies. Essential cookies and storage (authentication, consent preference) are always active as they are required for the Service to function.

You can change your analytics preference at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and local storage for this site, which will show the consent banner again on your next visit.

Most browsers also allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using the Service.

4. Third-Party Cookies

When analytics cookies are enabled, Google Analytics (loaded via Google Tag Manager) may set cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We use IP anonymization and do not share any personally identifiable information with Google.

5. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@tenderpulse.io.