Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 May 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. We also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags.
How We Use Cookies
TenderBroadcast uses cookies to provide you with a seamless experience, keep you logged in across sessions, remember your filter preferences, and help us improve the platform. Below is a breakdown of the types of cookies we use.
Cookie Types
| Type | Purpose | Examples | Opt-Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functionality such as login sessions, security tokens, and access control. The platform cannot function without these. | Session ID, CSRF token, authentication cookie | No |
| Performance & Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the platform — which pages are popular, where users drop off, and how searches are performed. All data is aggregated and anonymised. | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), Vercel Analytics | Yes |
| Functional | Remember your preferences such as saved filters, dark/light mode, notification settings, and last-visited tender lists. | theme, savedFilters, preferredState | Yes |
| Marketing & Targeting | Used to show relevant advertisements on third-party platforms and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. | Google Ads (_gcl_au), Meta Pixel (fbp) | Yes |
Cookie Retention
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Retention periods vary:
- Authentication cookies: 30 days (or until logout)
- Preference cookies: 12 months
- Analytics cookies: Up to 24 months (Google Analytics default)
- Marketing cookies: Up to 90 days
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are set and delete them individually or all at once.
- Block cookies from specific or all websites.
- Receive a notification before a cookie is placed.
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core platform features.
For browser-specific instructions, visit Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies in your browser.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services embedded in our Platform (e.g., Google Analytics, Razorpay checkout, Meta Pixel). These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies separately if you have concerns.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or change our use of tracking technologies. Updates will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@tenderbroadcast.com.