1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files placed on a browser or device when a person visits a website or uses an online service. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, tags, software development kits, device identifiers and other tools that store or access information on a device.
Some cookies are necessary for the website or platform to work. Others help remember preferences, understand performance, improve services or support permitted marketing. BeverageStack applies consent controls where the law requires them.
2. How BeverageStack uses cookies
- to provide secure login, session management and role-based access;
- to maintain platform security, prevent abuse and detect technical issues;
- to remember cookie choices and user preferences;
- to understand how visitors use the website and which pages or guides are useful;
- to improve the design, performance and reliability of BeverageStack;
- to support business communications and product interest where permitted.
3. Cookie categories
| Category | Purpose | Consent approach |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary cookies | Enable core website and platform functions such as secure login, authentication, session continuity, load balancing, consent preference storage, fraud prevention and security. | Used without prior consent where required to provide the service requested by the user. |
| Functional cookies | Remember settings or preferences that make the service easier to use, such as saved choices or interface preferences. | Used with consent where required. |
| Analytics and performance cookies | Help BeverageStack understand visits, feature use, errors, performance, campaign effectiveness and general engagement. | Used with consent where required, especially in the EU, EEA, UK and Ireland. |
| Marketing or business-development cookies | May support measurement of business campaigns, request-access journeys or relevant B2B communications. | Used only where enabled and where permitted by law, with consent or opt-out controls as required. |
| Security and fraud-prevention technologies | Help detect suspicious activity, protect accounts and keep the service reliable. | Used where necessary for security and legitimate operational purposes. |
The exact cookies used may change as BeverageStack develops, adds features, changes infrastructure or improves security. The cookie banner or preference centre, where available, will give the most current control options for non-essential cookies.
4. Consent and control
- Strictly necessary cookies cannot normally be disabled through the cookie banner because the service needs them to function.
- Consent can be withdrawn or changed using the cookie preference control where available.
- Clearing browser cookies may remove stored choices and cause the banner or preference control to reappear.
- Disabling cookies may affect login, account security, preferences, platform functionality and analytics accuracy.
5. EU, UK and Irish cookie rules
For users in the EU, EEA, UK and Ireland, non-essential cookies and similar technologies generally require consent before they are placed or accessed. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. Essential cookies may be used where they are necessary to provide an online service requested by the user or to keep the service secure.
6. US privacy and opt-out choices
For users in the United States, cookie and tracking choices may be affected by state privacy laws. Where applicable, users may have rights to opt out of sale, sharing, targeted advertising or certain profiling. BeverageStack does not sell personal data for money. If any cookie activity is treated as sale, sharing or targeted advertising under applicable law, BeverageStack will provide an appropriate opt-out mechanism.
BeverageStack may recognise browser-based privacy signals where required by applicable law and technically feasible. The effect of such signals may depend on the browser, device, jurisdiction and configuration used.
7. Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers allow users to block, delete or limit cookies through browser settings. Browser-level blocking may affect site functionality and may need to be configured separately on each browser and device. Users can also use available platform or cookie preference controls where provided.
8. Changes to this policy
BeverageStack may update this Cookie Policy as the website, platform, cookies, providers, legal requirements or consent tools change. Material changes will be reflected through the website, cookie banner, platform notice or other suitable channel.