Cookie Policy

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.

How Cookies Work

• Cookies store information about your preferences and activity
• They help websites remember you between visits
• Most cookies are harmless and improve your browsing experience

Types of Data Stored

• Login status and session information
• User preferences and settings
• Analytics data to improve the website

This Cookie Policy explains how BuyersMarket uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (buyersmarket.app) and in our mobile app.

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Keeping you logged in during your session
• Remembering your cookie preferences
• Ensuring website security

Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Which pages are most popular
• How long visitors stay on pages
• What features are used most frequently
• This helps us improve the website experience

Functional Cookies These cookies remember your preferences:

• Language settings
• Display preferences
• Other choices you make while browsing

Performance Cookies These cookies collect information about website performance:

• Page load times
• Error rates
• Technical issues

We do NOT use advertising cookies or tracking cookies for third-party advertising purposes.

On buyersmarket.app, we use the following cookies:

Session Cookies

• Purpose: Keep you logged in and maintain your session
• Duration: Until you close your browser
• Type: Essential

Preference Cookies

• Purpose: Remember your cookie preferences and settings
• Duration: Up to 1 year
• Type: Functional

Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: Understand website usage and improve performance
• Duration: Up to 2 years
• Type: Analytics
• Provider: Next.js Analytics (if enabled) or Firebase Analytics

Performance Monitoring

• Purpose: Monitor website performance and errors
• Duration: Up to 1 year
• Type: Performance
• Provider: Sentry (error tracking)

Our mobile app uses local storage instead of cookies:

Local Storage

• Stores your preferences and settings
• Remembers your login status
• Saves shopping lists and favorites
• Works offline

Session Data

• Keeps you logged in securely
• Maintains your active session
• Cleared when you log out

Analytics Data

• Tracks app usage to improve features
• Monitors crashes and errors
• Helps us understand which features are most useful

Important: Mobile app storage is different from website cookies but serves similar purposes. You can manage app data through your device settings or by deleting the app.

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Firebase Analytics (Google)

• Purpose: Understand how users interact with our website and app
• Data: Anonymous usage statistics
• Privacy: Google's privacy policy applies
• Opt-out: Available through Google Analytics opt-out tools

Sentry (Error Tracking)

• Purpose: Monitor and fix technical errors
• Data: Error logs and performance data
• Privacy: Sentry's privacy policy applies

AWS (Hosting)

• Purpose: Secure website hosting and content delivery
• Data: Server logs and performance metrics
• Privacy: AWS privacy policy applies

Important: We do NOT use third-party advertising cookies. We do NOT sell your data to advertisers.

You have control over cookies:

Browser Settings

• Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies
• You can delete existing cookies
• Settings vary by browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.)

How to Manage Cookies

1. Open your browser settings
2. Find the "Privacy" or "Cookies" section
3. Adjust your cookie preferences
4. Clear existing cookies if desired

Important Notes

• Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality
• You may need to log in again if you clear cookies
• Some features may not work if cookies are disabled

Mobile App

• Manage app data through your device settings
• Delete app data by uninstalling and reinstalling
• Clear cache through app settings (if available)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you don't want to be tracked.

Our Response to DNT

• We respect DNT signals where technically feasible
• We may still use essential cookies for website functionality
• Analytics cookies may be limited when DNT is enabled

Limitations

• DNT is not yet a universal standard
• Different browsers implement DNT differently
• Some features may require cookies to function properly

What We Don't Do

• We do NOT use cookies to track you across other websites
• We do NOT sell cookie data to third parties
• We do NOT use cookies for advertising purposes
• We do NOT share personal information collected via cookies

What We Do

• Use cookies to improve your experience
• Analyze website usage anonymously
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure website security

Data Protection

• Cookie data is stored securely
• We follow data protection best practices
• Your privacy is important to us

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie practices
• New features or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements

Notification

• We will notify you of significant changes
• Updates will be posted on this page
• The "Last updated" date will be revised

Your Continued Use

• Continued use of our website after changes means you accept the updated policy
• You can always manage your cookie preferences
• Contact us if you have questions about changes

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

Contact Us - Use our secure contact form

BuyersMarket Kingston, Jamaica

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.

Additional Resources

• Privacy Policy - Learn how we protect your data
• Terms of Service - Read our terms and conditions