Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 14, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Brick Directory (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on brick.directory and chat.brick.directory (the “Services”).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate your session, and improve your experience.
Do We Use Cookies?
No, we do not use cookies for authentication or session management.
Instead, our Services use browser storage technologies:
- Local Storage: Browser-based storage for authentication tokens
- Session Storage: Temporary storage for redirect URLs during login
What We Store in Your Browser
We use browser storage (not cookies) for essential functionality:
Authentication Token
- What: A secure token that keeps you logged in
- Where: Browser local storage
- Duration: Until you log out or token expires
- Purpose: So you don’t have to sign in on every page
Login Redirect
- What: The page you wanted to visit before signing in
- Where: Browser session storage
- Duration: Only during your current browser session (cleared when you close the tab)
- Purpose: Takes you back to where you were after OAuth sign-in (Google or Facebook)
How It Works
- Stateless: We don’t track sessions on our servers
- Secure: Your authentication token is sent securely with each request
- Private: No cross-site tracking or profiling
No Tracking or Analytics
We do NOT use storage or cookies for:
- Targeted advertising
- Cross-site tracking
- Selling your data to third parties
- Building detailed user profiles for marketing
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics or similar)
Third-Party Services
Current Third-Party Services
- Google OAuth: For secure sign-in with Google accounts
- Facebook OAuth: For secure sign-in with Facebook accounts
- Sentry: For error monitoring and bug fixes (helps us improve the service)
- Grafana Cloud: For metrics monitoring and performance analysis (helps us identify slow tools)
- AWS CloudFront: For fast global content delivery
Note: These services may set their own cookies and are covered by their respective privacy policies:
Data Processors
These third parties process data on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Your Storage Choices
Browser Settings
You can control browser storage through your browser’s developer tools:
Chrome:
- Developer Tools (F12) → Application → Local Storage / Session Storage
- Right-click and delete specific items or clear all storage
Firefox:
- Developer Tools (F12) → Storage → Local Storage / Session Storage
- Right-click and delete specific items
Safari:
- Develop → Show Web Inspector → Storage
- Clear storage items as needed
Edge:
- Developer Tools (F12) → Application → Storage
- Manage Local Storage and Session Storage
Consequences of Clearing Storage
If you clear browser storage, you will:
- Lose Authentication: Be logged out immediately
- Need to Sign In Again: Must authenticate with your OAuth provider (Google or Facebook) again
- Lose Redirect State: Temporary redirect URLs will be lost
GDPR Compliance
Under GDPR, our use of Local Storage and Session Storage for authentication is:
- Lawful Basis: Strictly necessary for contract performance (providing Services)
- Consent Not Required: These storage items are essential for the Services to function
- User Rights: You can clear storage at any time through your browser
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top
- Posting a notice on our website for significant changes
- Sending an email notification (for material changes)
Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU)
- ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations - UK)
Questions about storage or this policy?
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Summary (Plain Language)
Do we use cookies? No! We use browser storage (localStorage and sessionStorage) instead.
What we store:
- localStorage: Your authentication token (
jwt_token) to keep you logged in
- sessionStorage: Temporary redirect URL during OAuth sign-in (Google or Facebook)
What we DON’T use: Cookies, tracking scripts, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies.
Your control: You can clear browser storage anytime through browser developer tools. This will log you out.
Questions? Email privacy@brick.directory