Cookie Policy

Last updated: 8 May 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

Cookies can be "persistent" (stored until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by services we use).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes on Boulderinghalls.com:

• Authentication: Keep you signed in to your account securely
• Preferences: Remember your display settings and theme
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorised access
• Performance: Monitor and improve platform performance
• Signed-in features: Enable bookmarks, ratings, and comments where available
• Analytics: Understand how you use our platform (when analytics are enabled and you have consented)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

4.1 Authentication Services

• Supabase Auth: User authentication and session management
• OAuth Providers: Social login integrations (e.g. Google)

4.2 Payment Processing

• Stripe: Payment processing and transaction management (where paid features are enabled)

4.3 Analytics and Performance

• Google Analytics: Website usage analytics (when enabled and consented to)
• PostHog: Product analytics (when enabled and consented to)

5. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days of inactivity
• Preference Cookies: Typically retained for 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for up to 2 years (when enabled and consented to)

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Platform, a cookie consent banner will allow you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can revisit your preferences at any time from the footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent the website from functioning properly
• Authentication: You may need to log in repeatedly
• Preferences: Your settings may not be remembered between visits
• Signed-in features: Bookmarks, ratings, and comments may not work as expected

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date above.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and your personal data:

• Right to Information: Know what cookies we use and why
• Right to Consent: Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Right to Access: Request information about cookies stored on your device
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of cookies and associated data
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

For personal data rights, see our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Through our contact page
• By email at privacy@boulderinghalls.com