Summary: We use essential cookies to operate the service and optional analytics cookies to improve it. You can manage non-essential cookies at any time through your browser or our cookie preferences panel.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember information about your preferences and activity.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage, which function similarly to cookies and are covered by this policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your preferences.
- gb_session — Keeps you logged in during your session (expires: session end)
- gb_auth — Remembers your authentication state for "stay signed in" (expires: 30 days)
- gb_csrf — Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks (expires: session end)
- gb_cookie_prefs — Stores your cookie preferences (expires: 1 year)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform so we can improve it. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- _gb_analytics — Tracks page views and feature usage (expires: 90 days)
- _gb_session_id — Identifies a session for analytics grouping (expires: session end)
These cookies remember your settings and personalisation choices so you don't have to set them every time you visit.
- gb_ui_prefs — Stores UI preferences such as table column widths and sort order (expires: 1 year)
- gb_timezone — Remembers your timezone setting (expires: 1 year)
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some features of our platform use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Stripe — Used for payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts — We load fonts from Google's servers. Google may log requests. See Google's Privacy Policy.
We do not use any advertising, remarketing, or social media tracking cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Cookie preferences panel: Click "Cookie Settings" in our footer to update your preferences at any time.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent the Service from working correctly.
- Third-party opt-outs: You can opt out of analytics tracking via your browser's Do Not Track setting.
Disabling optional cookies will not affect your ability to use the core features of Guildbase, but some personalisation features may not work as expected.
