Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how TradeKind may use cookies and similar technologies.
TradeKind is a Sussex-only trades directory and trust network for homeowners and local tradespeople.
This is a starter Cookie Policy for the MVP version of TradeKind. It should be reviewed and updated if analytics, advertising, tracking pixels, heatmaps, affiliate tracking, retargeting or other non-essential cookies are added.
What cookies are
Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website.
Similar technologies may include:
- local storage
- session storage
- pixels
- tags
- device identifiers
- other browser storage technologies
These technologies can help a website work, remember choices, keep users logged in, protect against abuse or understand how people use a site.
Essential cookies and storage
TradeKind may use essential cookies or browser storage where needed for:
- login sessions
- account security
- keeping users signed in
- form operation
- preventing spam or abuse
- remembering basic platform state
- maintaining safe access to dashboards
- operating the website correctly
These are used because the platform cannot work properly without them.
Authentication and dashboard access
If you create an account or log in as a trade user or admin, TradeKind may use cookies or similar technologies to manage your session.
This helps the platform know that you are logged in and allowed to access your dashboard or admin area.
Request forms
TradeKind may use essential technologies to support Request This Trade forms, validation, security and spam prevention.
Homeowner request details are handled under the Privacy Policy.
Analytics cookies
TradeKind should not claim to use analytics cookies unless analytics have actually been added.
At the time this starter policy is prepared, analytics cookies should be treated as not currently implemented unless confirmed otherwise.
If TradeKind later adds analytics, such as Google Analytics or similar tools, this policy should be updated to explain:
- what analytics tool is used
- what data is collected
- why it is collected
- how long it is kept
- whether consent is required
- how users can control their choices
Marketing and advertising cookies
TradeKind should not claim to use marketing or advertising cookies unless they have actually been added.
At the time this starter policy is prepared, marketing and advertising cookies should be treated as not currently implemented unless confirmed otherwise.
If TradeKind later adds advertising pixels, retargeting, affiliate tracking or similar tools, this policy should be updated and a proper consent mechanism may be needed.
Third-party services
TradeKind may use third-party services to operate the website.
These may include:
- hosting providers
- Supabase or backend services
- Resend or email delivery services
- security or performance services
- domain and DNS providers
Some third-party services may use cookies or similar technologies as part of providing their service.
TradeKind should review third-party tools before launch and update this policy if any non-essential cookies or tracking technologies are used.
Cookie consent
Essential cookies usually do not require the same opt-in consent as non-essential analytics or marketing cookies, but users should still be told they are used.
If TradeKind adds non-essential cookies later, such as analytics or marketing cookies, the site should add an appropriate cookie consent mechanism and update this policy.
Managing cookies
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.
You may be able to:
- block cookies
- delete existing cookies
- clear site data
- manage permissions for specific websites
- browse in private/incognito mode
If you block essential cookies, some parts of TradeKind may not work properly, especially login, dashboards and secure areas.
Changes to this policy
TradeKind may update this Cookie Policy as the platform develops.
This policy should be reviewed before adding:
- Google Analytics or similar analytics
- Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel or other ad tracking
- affiliate tracking
- heatmaps or session recording
- embedded third-party widgets
- live chat tools
- payment providers
- advanced CRM or messaging tools
Contact
For questions about cookies or privacy, email privacy@tradekind.co.uk.