Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 22, 2025
Learn how PCBid uses cookies and similar technologies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixels to collect and store information.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication: Keeping you logged in during your session
- Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Session Management: Maintaining your session state and preferences
- Load Balancing: Distributing traffic across our servers
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Preferences: Remembering your language and display settings
- Recent Activity: Showing your recently viewed projects and quotes
- Form Data: Saving draft specifications you haven't submitted
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Usage Patterns: Which pages are visited most frequently
- Performance: Page load times and error rates
- Navigation: How users move through the site
- Conversion: Understanding the quote and order process
We use analytics services that may set their own cookies. Data is aggregated and anonymized.
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
With your consent, we may use cookies for marketing purposes:
- Advertising: Showing relevant ads on other platforms
- Retargeting: Reminding you about PCBid after you leave
- Campaign Tracking: Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing
You can opt out of marketing cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preferences.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | User session management | Session | Essential |
| auth_token | Authentication | 7 days | Essential |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session | Essential |
| preferences | User preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of PCBid, such as logging in or saving your projects.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Used for website analytics and usage statistics. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Authentication Providers
If you sign in using Google or other providers, they may set cookies according to their own policies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
Email: privacy@pcbid.com
Support: support@pcbid.com