Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, improve performance, and provide a more personalized experience.

2. Technologies We Use

BartaBase may use:

• Browser cookies.
• Session cookies.
• Persistent cookies.
• Local storage.
• Analytics technologies.
• Security monitoring tools.
• Authentication tokens.

3. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of BartaBase and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.

These cookies help us:

• Keep users signed in.
• Maintain secure sessions.
• Protect against fraud.
• Remember authentication status.
• Process marketplace transactions.

4. Account Authentication Cookies

When you log in to BartaBase, cookies and authentication tokens may be used to recognize your account and maintain your session while navigating the platform.

These technologies help support:

• Traditional login.
• Google sign-in.
• Facebook sign-in.
• Remember Me functionality.
• Session security controls.

5. Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow us to remember settings and choices such as:

• Language preferences.
• User interface settings.
• Display preferences.
• Notification preferences.

6. Security Cookies

Security-related cookies help us identify suspicious activity, prevent unauthorized access, and protect user accounts.

These cookies may be used alongside login monitoring systems, device recognition, IP analysis, and fraud detection mechanisms.

7. Analytics Cookies

BartaBase may use analytics technologies to understand how visitors interact with our platform.

Information collected may include:

• Pages visited.
• Time spent on pages.
• Device type.
• Browser type.
• Operating system.
• Referring sources.

This information helps us improve usability and performance.

8. Marketplace Functionality Cookies

Certain cookies support marketplace features including:

• Shopping carts.
• Saved items.
• Offers and negotiations.
• Order processing.
• Seller dashboards.
• User messaging.

9. Advertising and Marketing Cookies

BartaBase may use cookies to understand the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and promotional activities.

These cookies may help us:

• Measure campaign performance.
• Improve advertising relevance.
• Limit repetitive advertisements.

10. Third-Party Cookies

Some features may rely on third-party providers whose technologies may place cookies on your device.

Examples include:

• Google authentication services.
• Facebook authentication services.
• Analytics providers.
• Embedded content providers.
• Payment service providers.

11. Local Storage

BartaBase may use browser local storage to retain information needed for improved performance and user experience.

Local storage may be used for:

• User preferences.
• Draft listings.
• Marketplace filters.
• Performance optimization.

12. Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow users to control, block, or delete cookies through browser settings.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of BartaBase.

13. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If cookies are disabled, you may experience:

• Login difficulties.
• Reduced security protections.
• Lost preferences.
• Marketplace functionality issues.
• Incomplete transactions.

14. Data Protection

Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

15. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or platform functionality.

Updates will become effective when published on this page.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or tracking technologies, please contact the BartaBase support team through our Contact page.