Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter information every time you return.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies — temporary files deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies — files that remain on your device for a set period, or until you delete them.
• First-party cookies — set directly by Collabee.
• Third-party cookies — set by external services we use (such as analytics or payment providers).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for three purposes:

• Essential operation — to keep you logged in, maintain your session, and ensure the platform functions correctly.
• Functionality — to remember your preferences (such as your content-type filters on the creator catalogue).
• Analytics — to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.

We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or to sell your data to third parties.

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie name	Type	Purpose	Expires
sb-*	Essential	Authentication session token — keeps you logged in to your Collabee account.	Session / 1 week
collabee_prefs	Functional	Stores your catalogue filter preferences (content type, location, budget) so they persist between visits.	30 days
collabee_role	Functional	Remembers whether you signed up as a Creator or a Brand so we can show you the right onboarding view.	Session
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors to help us understand site traffic patterns.	2 years
_ga_*	Analytics	Google Analytics — persists the session state across page visits.	2 years

4. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for Collabee to function. Without them you would not be able to log in, create a profile, or send messages to brands or creators. Because they are necessary to provide the service you have requested, they do not require your consent under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

5. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies improve your experience by remembering choices you make on Collabee. They are not essential to the site's core operation, but disabling them may mean certain preferences are not saved between visits. You can disable these through your browser settings (see Section 7).

6. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC) to collect anonymised information about how visitors use Collabee — which pages are visited most, how long sessions last, and where visitors come from. This helps us prioritise improvements to the platform.

The data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify you. Google Analytics data is stored on Google's servers and may be transferred outside the UK. Google LLC participates in the UK-US Data Bridge, which provides an adequate level of protection. For more information see Google's Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. How to Control Cookies

You have several options for controlling or deleting cookies:

Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Instructions for common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please be aware that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of Collabee — in particular, you may not be able to stay logged in.

Third-party opt-outs

• Google Analytics — install the opt-out add-on or visit Your Online Choices.

8. Cookies and the Law

We operate in compliance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Under PECR, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. We obtain this consent via the cookie notice displayed on your first visit to Collabee.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out links above.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we add new features or as legislation changes. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. If the changes are significant we will notify you by email or via a prominent notice on the site.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: hello@collabee.co.uk
• Website: www.collabee.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data rights have been breached.