Cookie Policy
This page explains what cookies and similar technologies NearbyTraders uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. Some cookies are essential for the site to work; others help us improve your experience.
Cookies we use
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|
| nt_consent_v2 | NearbyTraders (first-party) | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/declined). No personal data is stored in this cookie. | 1 year | Strictly necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors. Used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for site analytics reports. | 2 years | Analytics (requires consent) |
| _ga_Q5DR0HFBX1 | Google Analytics | Used by GA4 to maintain session state. | 2 years | Analytics (requires consent) |
Note: Analytics cookies are blocked by default and only set after you give explicit consent via our cookie banner. No Google tags fire until you accept.
Third-party services
| Service | Purpose | May set cookies? | More info |
|---|
| Google Analytics (GA4) | Website usage analytics — page views, sessions, traffic sources | Yes, after consent only | Google Privacy Policy |
| Formspree | Processes contact and newsletter form submissions | No cookies set on our domain | Formspree Privacy Policy |
| Google Fonts | Not used — all fonts are system fonts | N/A | — |
How to manage your consent
When you first visit NearbyTraders, a cookie banner asks for your consent. You can change your preference at any time by clicking the "Privacy" link in the page footer, which re-displays the consent banner.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from working correctly.
Browser cookie settings:
Future advertising cookies
Advertising features are not yet active on NearbyTraders. If we introduce advertising (such as Google AdSense), this policy will be updated before any ad-related cookies are set. Any advertising cookies will require your explicit consent before activation.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal/regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date below will change when updates are made.
Last Updated: March 2026