Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use the service.
2. How We Use Cookies
BargainBay uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — Required for the site to function. These handle authentication (Supabase session), cart state, and security tokens. You can't opt out of these.
- Functional cookies — Remember your preferences like currency selection, onboarding progress, and UI settings.
- Analytics cookies — Help us understand how people use BargainBay so we can improve the experience. We use PostHog for privacy-friendly analytics.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Essential | Supabase authentication session |
| medusa_token | Essential | Backend API authentication (localStorage) |
| bb_currency | Functional | Selected currency preference |
| ph_* | Analytics | PostHog analytics (anonymous usage data) |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may set its own cookies when you interact with payment forms. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in or completing purchases.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us.