Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15 June 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language or whether you are signed in.
We also use similar technologies including local storage and session storage, which work in the same way as cookies. For brevity, we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.
How we use cookies
Big Pitch UK uses cookies only where strictly necessary to operate the site, or where you have given consent. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell data to advertisers.
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies (no consent required)
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__session | Clerk authentication session (keeps you signed in) | 7 days |
__client_uat | Clerk — user authentication timestamp | Session |
__clerk_db_jwt | Clerk — secure JWT for API authentication | Session |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management (prevents abuse) | 30 minutes |
__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid | Stripe fraud prevention (set only on payment pages) | 1 year / 30 mins |
Functional cookies (no consent required — you set them via your preferences)
These remember your settings to improve your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
bpu_units | Your preferred units (feet vs metres) | 1 year |
bpu_map_view | Last map zoom and position | 30 days |
Analytics cookies (consent required)
Analytics cookies help us understand how the Service is used so we can improve it. We use Vercel Web Analytics, which is privacy-respecting and does not use third-party cookies or collect personal data.
| Provider | Purpose | Data collected |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel Web Analytics | Page views, referrers, country-level location | No personal data, no cross-site tracking |
How to manage cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers accept cookies by default but allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block third-party cookies entirely
Helpful guides:
Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will break sign-in and payment features.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when we add or change the cookies we use. The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy shows when the current version was published. Material changes will be highlighted in a banner on the site.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Email legal@bigpitchuk.co.uk.