Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 1, 2025

This policy explains how BeeKeeper uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our site intelligence and management platform.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide usage information. In this policy, "cookies" also refers to similar technologies such as local storage and session storage.

2. Why We Use Cookies

BeeKeeper uses cookies strictly for functional purposes. We do not use marketing, advertising, or third-party tracking cookies.

  • Authentication: To identify you when you sign in and maintain your session across pages.
  • Security: To protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and other common attacks.
  • Preferences: To remember your chosen theme (light/dark mode) and UI state.
  • Performance: To cache session data locally and reduce unnecessary server requests.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

The table below lists the categories of cookies used on this platform:

TypePurposeRetention
EssentialLogin session management and core platform functionality.Session / 30 days
FunctionalStores user preferences such as theme and sidebar state.1 year
SecurityCSRF tokens and other anti-abuse protections.Session

4. Third-Party Cookies

When you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies in your browser to manage the OAuth authentication flow. These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We do not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or social media tracking cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in or using core BeeKeeper features.

For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

If you have questions about this cookie policy, please contact the Hive IT team via our internal support channels.