1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They let the site operate correctly and remember your actions and preferences over time. We distinguish between two kinds:
- Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
We also use related technologies such as browser local storage, which works in a similar way to cookies to remember a small number of preferences.
2. How we use cookies
Bina Board keeps its use of cookies minimal and focused on making the platform work. We use them to:
- Keep you signed in as you move between your community's portals
- Remember your language preference and interface settings
- Protect your session against cross-site request forgery and fraud
- Understand, in aggregate, how the platform is used so we can improve it
We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles, and we do not sell your data to third-party advertisers.
3. Types of cookies we use
We categorise cookies by their purpose:
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration | Optional? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Essential for the platform to function; cannot be switched off. | Session sign-in, CSRF protection | Session / up to 1 year | No |
| Preference | Remember choices you make to personalise your experience. | Language preference, display settings | Up to 1 year | Yes |
| Analytics | Help us understand overall platform usage, in aggregate, so we can improve it. | Page views, traffic sources | Up to 2 years | Yes |
We do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If we ever introduce a new category, we will update this policy first.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by trusted service providers we rely on to run the platform securely. We do not use advertising networks such as Google Ads or Meta Pixel.
- Cloudflare — security, protection against malicious traffic, performance, and privacy-friendly aggregate analytics.
Any such provider maintains its own separate privacy and cookie policy, which you can review on its own website.
5. Managing your preferences
You can control and delete non-essential cookies in the following ways:
- Browser settings — you can instruct your browser to refuse or delete stored cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in, since your session cannot be maintained without them.
- Language preference — the preference cookie is only set when you actively change the interface language from the switcher; clearing it simply returns you to the default language.
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for the platform to operate.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. There is currently no consistent industry standard for how these signals should be honoured, so we do not respond to them differently. Regardless, we never track you across other websites for advertising.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Please review it periodically to stay informed.
8. Contact us
Data Protection Office
For any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact our team — or reach your community administrator directly.
[email protected]