Cookies
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how BrewCircuit Inc. ("BrewCircuit", "we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on brewcircuit.one. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you signed in and understand how visitors use the platform. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage and pixel tags.
How we use cookies
BrewCircuit uses cookies in three categories: essential, analytics and marketing. Essential cookies are required for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. Analytics and marketing cookies require your consent, which you provide through our cookie banner with options to Accept all, Reject all or Customise preferences.
Cookie categories
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for basic platform operation including session management, security tokens, cookie consent storage and form submission integrity. Without them, features such as account login and contact form processing would not work.
- bc_session — Maintains your login session. Duration: session. Provider: BrewCircuit.
- bc_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie preference choice. Duration: 6 months. Provider: BrewCircuit (localStorage).
- bc_csrf — Protects forms against cross-site request forgery. Duration: session. Provider: BrewCircuit.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the marketplace, job board and community threads. Data is aggregated and does not directly identify you unless combined with account information. Analytics cookies are only set if you consent.
- _bc_analytics — Page views, navigation paths and feature usage. Duration: 13 months. Provider: BrewCircuit.
- _bc_performance — Load times and error tracking for platform reliability. Duration: 30 days. Provider: BrewCircuit.
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns for featured listings and job board packages. We do not use marketing cookies for unrelated advertising networks. These are only set with your consent.
- _bc_campaign — Attribution for featured listing promotions. Duration: 90 days. Provider: BrewCircuit.
Third-party cookies
We minimize third-party cookies. Google Fonts may set connection-related data when loading typography. We do not embed third-party advertising trackers. If we add third-party services in future, this policy will be updated with vendor names and opt-out links.
Managing your preferences
When you first visit BrewCircuit, a cookie banner offers three choices:
- Accept all — Enables essential, analytics and marketing cookies
- Reject all — Enables essential cookies only; analytics and marketing are disabled
- Customise — Choose analytics and marketing individually
Your choice is stored for six months in local storage under the key bc_cookie_consent. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing site data in your browser or contacting [email protected].
Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent platform features from working correctly. Consult your browser documentation for instructions on managing cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge.
Do Not Track
BrewCircuit does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals. We rely on our cookie consent banner to honour your preferences for non-essential cookies.
Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy when our practices change. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through the platform.
Contact
Questions about cookies: [email protected]
BrewCircuit Inc., 80 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 415, Toronto, ON M6K 1X9, Canada