Cookie Policy
Effective March 28, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and provide information to improve your experience. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage for storing preferences.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential (Always Active)
These cookies are required for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BetterAuth session cookie | Keeps you logged in (authentication) | Session / 7 days |
sidebar:state | Remembers sidebar open/closed preference | 7 days |
curbbid-cookie-consent (localStorage) | Stores your cookie consent choice | Persistent |
Analytics (Consent Required)
These cookies are only set after you accept analytics cookies via our consent banner.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PostHog cookies / localStorage | Product analytics, page views, and feature usage | Session / Persistent |
| Sentry session replay | Error diagnosis via sampled session recordings | Session |
3. Cookie Consent
When you first visit CurbBid, a cookie consent banner is displayed. Non-essential cookies
(analytics) are disabled by default and are only activated if you click "Accept." You can
change your preference at any time by clearing the curbbid-cookie-consent value from your browser's localStorage,
which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Certain third-party services may set their own cookies when you interact with specific features:
- Stripe: May set cookies during payment processing for fraud prevention and security
- Google: May set cookies during the Google OAuth sign-in flow
These cookies are governed by the respective third party's own cookie and privacy policies.
5. Managing Cookies
Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies, but this may affect how the site works. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
6. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Email us at matt.staab@curbbid.com.