Effective date: 9 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how GradeSpace Ltd ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on BuildGrade at trybuildgrade.com. Read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with it. Some are essential for the site to function; others are optional.
2. What we use and don't use
We use a minimal set of cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or any third-party tracking scripts. We do not sell data to advertisers.
3. Cookies we set
| Cookie name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
next-auth.session-token |
Essential | Keeps you securely signed in. Set by our authentication library. Without this cookie you cannot remain logged in. | 30 days |
__Secure-next-auth.session-token |
Essential | HTTPS-only variant of the session cookie, used on the live site for additional security. | 30 days |
next-auth.csrf-token |
Essential | Protects authentication forms against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. | Session |
theme |
Functional | Stores your light or dark mode preference so the site loads in your preferred theme on return visits. | 1 year |
bg_cookie_consent |
Functional | Remembers your cookie consent choices so we do not ask again. Stored in localStorage, not as a browser cookie. |
Persistent |
4. Third-party cookies
Stripe
When you visit payment-related pages, Stripe may set its own cookies for fraud prevention and payment security. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy. We have no control over Stripe's cookies.
5. Analytics
We may collect anonymised, server-side analytics (page paths, country, device category) derived from log entries. This data cannot identify you and is not linked to your account. No analytics cookies are placed on your device.
6. Managing your preferences
Our consent tool
On your first visit to public pages you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all, reject optional cookies, or customise your choices. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon at the bottom-left of any public page.
Browser settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies (session and CSRF tokens) will prevent you from signing in to BuildGrade.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above will reflect the most recent revision.
8. Contact
Cookie enquiries: privacy@trybuildgrade.com