Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 5, 2026 | Last Updated: April 5, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and maintain your session.
Cookies We Use
BidTrakker uses the following essential session cookies required for the Service to function (plus optional, consent-gated analytics cookies described below):
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session | Maintains your login session and authentication state | Expires when you log out or after 24 hours of inactivity |
csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Per session |
Optional Analytics Cookies (consent-gated)
Only if you click Accept analytics do we set the following Google Analytics cookies, used solely to measure aggregate site usage (page views and page titles):
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga / _ga_* | Distinguishes visitors for aggregate usage statistics | Up to 2 years |
cookieConsent | Records your analytics choice (analytics or essential) | 1 year |
We never send your account credentials, form entries, or private file names to Google Analytics. Analytics is disabled until you consent, and you can withdraw consent at any time.
Cookie Preferences
Change your analytics choice at any time:
What We Don't Use
✓ No third-party tracking cookies
✓ No advertising cookies
✓ No cross-site tracking
BidTrakker does not use cookies to track your activity across other websites, serve advertisements, or build marketing profiles. Analytics, where you enable it, measures aggregate usage only and never follows you to other sites.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Note: If you disable cookies for the BidTrakker website, you will not be able to remain logged in between page visits and the Service may not function correctly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
GCExperts LLC
Cedar Park, TX
Email: [email protected]