Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 24, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how BidNeeds™ uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and mobile applications. By using our platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

REQUIRED

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the platform will not work without them.

Session IDAuthentication tokenCSRF protectionSecurity flags

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, saved searches, and preferred categories. You can opt out without affecting core functionality.

Saved searchesLanguage preferenceCategory filtersRecently viewed

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our services and user experience.

Page viewsSession durationUser flowError tracking

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements. We may use them to show you services that match your interests across our platform. These are optional and can be disabled at any time.

Ad targetingConversion trackingRetargetingCampaign performance

Consent Banner

When you first visit BidNeeds, you will see a consent banner offering the following options:

Accept All

Enables all cookie types including analytics and marketing.

Reject Non-Essential

Only essential cookies will be used. Analytics and marketing cookies are disabled.

Customize Preferences

Choose which non-essential cookie types to enable individually.

Managing Cookies

You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie banner or your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using key features of the platform.

Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services such as Stripe (payment processing) and cloud hosting providers that may set their own cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.

For questions about our cookie practices, contact privacy@bidneeds.ca.