Cookie Policy
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how Stack BD Ltd (“Stack BD”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website (stackbd.com) and use our service at app.stackbd.com (collectively, the “Site”).
By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our Site, you will be asked to consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy through our cookie consent banner. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.
2. 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, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
3. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Site cannot function properly without them.
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Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
|---|---|---|---|
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session_id |
Maintains user session state |
Session |
First-party |
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csrf_token |
Security – prevents cross-site request forgery |
Session |
First-party |
|
auth_token |
Authentication – keeps you logged in |
30 days |
First-party |
|
cookie_consent |
Records your cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
First-party |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Site’s functionality and user experience. These cookies require your consent.
|
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
|
_ga |
Google Analytics – distinguishes users |
2 years |
|
|
_gid |
Google Analytics – distinguishes users |
24 hours |
|
|
_gat |
Google Analytics – throttles request rate |
1 minute |
|
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings. These cookies require your consent.
|
Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
user_preferences |
Remembers your display preferences |
1 year |
First-party |
|
language |
Remembers your language preference |
1 year |
First-party |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. These cookies require your consent.
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Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
|
li_sugr |
LinkedIn Insight Tag for analytics |
90 days |
|
|
_fbp |
Facebook Pixel for advertising |
90 days |
Meta |
|
__hssc |
HubSpot session tracking |
30 minutes |
HubSpot |
4. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category.
4.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website or by adjusting your browser settings.
4.3 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- See what cookies you have and delete them on an individual basis
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.
4.4 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
4.5 Global Privacy Control
We recognize and respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat this as an opt-out of non-essential cookies and tracking for privacy purposes, as required by applicable law.
5. SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
Web Beacons (Pixels): Small graphics files that allow us to monitor how our emails and web pages are used.
Local Storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
Session Storage: Similar to local storage but only lasts for the duration of your browsing session.
6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies on our Site are set by third parties. We do not control these cookies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the third parties who set them. These third parties include:
- Google (Analytics and Advertising) – policies.google.com/privacy
- LinkedIn (Insight Tag) – linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- HubSpot (Marketing and Analytics) – legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
- Meta/Facebook (Pixel) – facebook.com/privacy/policy
7. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIES (UK/EU)
Under UK and EU law, specifically the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the ePrivacy Directive:
- Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the Site to function.
- All other cookies require your explicit, informed consent before they can be placed on your device.
We obtain consent through our cookie consent banner, which gives you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. The “Reject All” option is as prominent as the “Accept All” option, in compliance with ICO guidance.
8. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
9. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Stack BD Ltd
Attn: Data Protection Officer – Will Bodansky
Flat 3, Garrett House, Burrows Mews
London, SE1 8LD
United Kingdom
Email: support@stackbd.com