Cookie Policy
What cookies we use (spoiler: not many) and why
Last updated: May 2025
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Necessary Cookies
Essential for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. We use Vercel Analytics for basic usage statistics.
Performance Cookies
Allow us to measure and improve the performance of our website by monitoring page load times. We use Vercel Speed Insights for performance monitoring.
The Simple Version
We use a few essential cookies to make our website work properly and some analytics cookies to understand how people use our site. We don't use tracking cookies for advertising. You can control most cookies through your browser settings or the preferences above.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferences or whether you're logged in. Most websites use them, and they're generally harmless.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly.
- Session cookies: Keep your session active during your visit
- Security cookies: Protect against security threats
- Preference cookies: Remember your cookie consent choices
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (website functionality)
Duration: Session or up to 30 days
Can you opt out? No - these are necessary for the site to work
Analytics Cookies (Vercel Analytics)
We use Vercel Analytics to understand how people use our website so we can improve it.
- Anonymous usage data: Page views, referrers, and basic demographics
- No personal identification: Data is aggregated and anonymized
Legal basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 24 months
Can you opt out? Yes - use the controls above
Performance Cookies (Vercel Speed Insights)
These help us monitor and improve our website's performance.
- Page load times: How fast our pages load for users
- Performance metrics: Technical data to optimize the site
Legal basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 24 months
Can you opt out? Yes - use the controls above
Cookies We DON'T Use
We believe in being transparent about what we don't do:
- Advertising cookies: We don't track you for ads
- Social media tracking: No Facebook pixels or similar
- Cross-site tracking: We don't follow you around the web
- Third-party marketing cookies: No data sharing with ad networks
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or need help managing your preferences, email us at hello@buildandship.com.