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Cookie Policy
Version 2026-06-22 · Effective 22 June 2026
Buy Local uses a small number of cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage) to make the site work and, with your consent, to understand how it is used. We honour your browser's “Do Not Track” signal: if it is on, non-essential cookies stay off by default.
Categories
- Strictly necessary. Sign-in session, basket contents, security tokens, and your cookie choices. The site does not function without these and they do not require consent under PECR.
- Functional. Map tiles are loaded from Mapbox, which sets its own cookies to render maps and prevent abuse. Disabling these will break the map.
- Analytics (consent required). If enabled, we use privacy-respecting analytics to count page views and identify broken pages. No analytics are loaded until you accept.
- Marketing (consent required). Used to measure campaigns and tailor occasional offers. Off by default.
What we actually set
| Name | Type | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token | Necessary (localStorage) | Keeps you signed in. | Until sign-out or 30 days idle. |
bl-consent-v1 | Necessary (localStorage) | Stores your cookie choices and policy version. | Up to 12 months, or until you clear it. |
bl-basket-v1 | Necessary (localStorage) | Remembers basket items between visits. | Until you check out or clear it. |
| Mapbox session cookies | Functional (third-party) | Renders the map, prevents API abuse. | Session. |
| Stripe payment cookies | Necessary (third-party, only on checkout) | Fraud prevention during payment. | Up to 12 months. |
Managing your choices
You can change your choices at any time using the button below. Rejecting non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to browse, sign in, or place orders.
Browser controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Doing so will sign you out and clear your saved choices.
See also: Privacy Policy · Terms of Service