This Cookie Policy explains how Buildrok ("Buildrok", "we", "us") uses cookies and similar browser-storage technologies when you visit buildrok.com and use our Service. For more information about how we handle your personal data generally, see our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include browser localStorage and sessionStorage, which store data locally on your device without an expiry transmitted to a server.

What we use and why

Buildrok uses a minimal set of browser storage technologies. We do not use third-party advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or cross-site behavioral advertising of any kind.

1. Authentication token (localStorage) — Strictly necessary

Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
`brk_auth_token`	localStorage	Stores your JSON Web Token (JWT) to keep you signed in to your Buildrok account.	Until you log out or clear browser storage
`brk_auth_email`	localStorage	Stores your email address to display in the navigation bar while signed in.	Until you log out or clear browser storage

These are necessary for the Service to function when you are signed in. Without them, you cannot remain logged in between page loads. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to any advertising network.

2. Theme preference (localStorage) — Functional

Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
`theme`	localStorage	Stores your preferred color scheme ("light" or "dark") so the site loads in the correct mode on your next visit without a visible flash.	Until you change your preference or clear browser storage

3. OAuth session cookie (Neon Auth) — Strictly necessary for sign-in

When you sign in using Google OAuth, our authentication provider (Neon Auth / Neon Inc.) sets a short-lived session cookie on its own authentication domain to support the OAuth PKCE sign-in flow. This cookie:

Is set and managed by Neon Auth, not by Buildrok directly
Is used only to complete the sign-in process
Does not track your browsing activity across other websites
Expires shortly after the sign-in flow is complete

This cookie is necessary to use the Google sign-in option. If you sign in using email and password instead, this cookie is not set.

What we do NOT use

Google Analytics or any third-party analytics platform
Advertising or retargeting cookies
Social media tracking pixels (Meta Pixel, etc.)
Session recording tools (Hotjar, FullStory, etc.)
Third-party chat widgets that drop their own cookies

Analytics for published customer sites

Buildrok provides basic page-view analytics to website owners who publish through the Service. This analytics system does not use cookies. Instead, it uses a daily-rotating SHA-256 hash of the visitor's IP address and user agent to count approximate unique daily visitors without storing the raw IP address. No persistent identifier is stored on the visitor's device.

How to control cookies and localStorage

You can clear cookies and localStorage data at any time through your browser settings. Clearing localStorage will sign you out of Buildrok and reset your theme preference. Most browsers offer controls to:

Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
Delete all cookies and site data
Browse in private/incognito mode (most storage is discarded when the window closes)

Note that blocking strictly necessary storage (authentication tokens) will prevent you from staying signed in.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Material changes will be notified via a notice on the Service or by email.

Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy?

Email: support@buildrok.com
Contact form: buildrok.com/contact