Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information about your preferences and past actions.
2. How We Use Cookies
Backline Auto uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you signed in and secure your session
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Security: To protect your account and detect suspicious activity
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform
- Performance: To optimize and improve our services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account access, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the platform would not work without them.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our platform and user experience.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data is used to optimize our website and make it easier for you to navigate.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:
- Supabase: Authentication and database services
- Stripe: Payment processing
- Analytics providers: To understand usage patterns
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings menu
- Device settings: Mobile devices typically provide cookie management options
- Third-party tools: Various browser extensions can help manage cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to operate.
6. Cookie Retention
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its type. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them. Our authentication cookies typically expire after 7 days of inactivity to balance security with convenience.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Backline Auto Privacy Team
privacy@backlineauto.com