This Cookie Policy explains how BondWatch uses cookies and similar technologies. For how we handle personal data more broadly, see our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They let a site remember your actions and preferences (such as keeping you logged in) and, optionally, help measure how the site is used. We also use comparable browser storage (e.g. localStorage) to remember your consent choice.
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Authentication and security — keep you logged in and protect the session. | sid (session), bw_consent (your cookie choice) | Always on (no consent required) |
| Functional | Remember preferences to improve your experience. | UI preferences (if enabled) | Optional |
| Analytics | Understand aggregate, anonymized usage to improve the product. | Privacy-respecting analytics (if enabled) | Optional — only with consent |
| Marketing / advertising | Not currently used. If introduced, used only with consent. | — | Optional — only with consent |
Our login cookie sid is HttpOnly, Secure and SameSite=Lax, and expires after 7 days. It contains a signed reference to your session, not your password.
When you first visit, a banner lets you accept all cookies or essential only. You can change your choice at any time by clearing the bw_consent value below, or via your browser settings (which can block or delete cookies — note that blocking the session cookie will log you out).
Payment (Stripe) and email (Resend) providers may set their own cookies when you interact with their flows; see their policies. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.