Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how SupplyHive (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our platform. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website and platform to function properly. These cannot be turned off in our systems.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website and services (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functional Cookies: Enable the platform to remember choices you make (such as language) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant ads or track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns (only used with your consent).

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Example
Essential	Authentication, user session management	Session-based	session_id, auth_token
Performance	Analytics, error tracking	Up to 2 years	_ga, _gid (Google Analytics)
Functional	Remembering preferences or settings	Up to 1 year	language_pref, theme
Advertising (optional)	Marketing personalization	Varies	Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insights

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across websites for their own purposes.

6. Your Choices and Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a banner asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through:

• Our cookie settings panel (accessible via website footer)
• Your browser settings (to block or delete cookies)

Your privacy rights (CCPA / GDPR) 

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, delete, or restrict personal data collected through cookies
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information

Please refer to our [Privacy Policy] for more details on exercising your rights.

7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can manage or block cookies using your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

• Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
• Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

8. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

SupplyHive Security & Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]