Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators.
This policy explains how SwiftBid (swiftbid.co.uk) uses cookies and similar technologies in compliance with UK privacy regulations, including the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. Without these cookies, the Service cannot function properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb_session | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| sb_csrf | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| sb_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
These cookies do not require your consent as they are essential for the website to function.
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised usage data. This information helps us improve our Service.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
These cookies are only set with your consent. You can opt out at any time via your browser settings or our cookie preference centre.
3. Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, and provide enhanced, personalised features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb_prefs | Stores your display and notification preferences | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties we use include:
- check_circle Google Analytics: for anonymised website usage analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- check_circle Stripe: for secure payment processing. Stripe Privacy Policy
- check_circle Cloudflare: for performance and security. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- check_circle Browser settings: most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through settings. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- check_circle Cookie preference centre: when you first visit our site, you can choose which non-essential cookies to accept or reject.
- check_circle Google Analytics opt-out: you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
SwiftBid Privacy Team
Email: privacy@swiftbid.co.uk