Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 20, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in and maintain your session
• Security Cookies: Help identify and prevent security risks
• Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute traffic for performance and stability

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for contract performance (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Preferences: Remember your language, timezone, and display settings
• UI State: Remember collapsed/expanded sections, filters, and view preferences

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) or consent where required.

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use privacy-friendly analytics (Cloudflare Analytics) to understand how users interact with the platform:

• Pages visited and features used
• Session duration and frequency
• Browser and device type
• Aggregated, anonymized usage patterns

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) or legitimate interest where analytics are anonymized.

Note: Cloudflare Analytics respects Do Not Track (DNT) signals and does not track individual users across sites.

2.4 Marketing Cookies (Not Currently Used)

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

• Stripe: Our payment processor may set cookies during checkout to prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions
• Cloudflare: Our hosting provider sets cookies for security, performance, and analytics

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them:

• Stripe Privacy Policy
• Cloudflare Privacy Policy

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

4.1 Authentication and Security

• Verify your identity when you log in
• Maintain your logged-in session as you navigate the platform
• Detect and prevent unauthorized access
• Protect against CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks

4.2 Performance and Functionality

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Optimize page load times
• Enable features like file uploads and data synchronization

4.3 Analytics and Improvement

• Understand how users interact with the platform
• Identify popular features and usage patterns
• Detect and fix bugs or performance issues
• Improve user experience based on aggregated data

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies (block third-party cookies)
• Delete cookies after each session
• Configure exceptions for specific websites

5.2 How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note: Blocking or deleting essential cookies will prevent you from using key features of Builddesk, including logging in and accessing your projects. Functional and analytics cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality.

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Cloudflare Analytics respects DNT signals and does not track users who enable it. However, essential cookies required for authentication and security cannot be disabled via DNT.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website.

The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: