Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They let the site remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to re-enter them every visit or every page.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account (authentication cookies)
- Remember your build preferences and settings
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Attribute affiliate purchases to Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy programs
- Provide personalized build recommendations
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
Required for the site to function — session authentication (JWT stored in an httpOnly cookie) and security. These can't be disabled without breaking sign-in.
Functional
Remember your preferences, such as saved build settings, so you don't have to re-enter them each visit.
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the site — pages visited, features used, time spent — so we can improve the product.
Affiliate Tracking
Set by Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy when you click an affiliate link, so a purchase can be attributed correctly. These are set by the retailer, not by us.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, including Stripe (payment processing) and our affiliate partners (Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy). Each of these services has its own cookie and privacy policy governing how they handle your data.
5. Managing Cookies
Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings, including:
- Viewing what cookies are stored and deleting them individually
- Blocking third-party cookies
- Blocking cookies from specific sites
- Blocking all cookies
- Deleting all cookies when you close your browser
Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from staying signed in and may affect other site functionality.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
privacy@buildmyrig.ai