Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 20, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage — we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" in this policy.
2. Who Sets Cookies on This Site?
Cookies on ibuildinfluence.com are set by:
- iBuildInfluence (Darkside Innovations Ltd) — first-party cookies for authentication, preferences, and site functionality.
- Supabase — authentication session tokens.
- Vercel Analytics — anonymous usage analytics with no cross-site tracking.
- Paddle — payment processing cookies set during checkout flows.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Can Be Declined? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Keeps you logged in, maintains your session, enables core site features (authentication tokens, CSRF protection). | No — required for the site to function. |
| Functional | Remembers your preferences (theme, language, dismissed banners) and A/B test variant assignments. | Yes — declining may affect site behaviour. |
| Analytics | Anonymous data about how visitors use the site (page views, session duration, scroll depth) via Vercel Analytics. No personal identifiers are stored. | Yes — you can decline via our cookie banner. |
| Payment | Set by Paddle during checkout to prevent fraud and process payments securely. | No — required to complete a purchase. |
4. Specific Cookies We Set
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-* | Supabase | Authentication session | Session / 1 week |
| ab_variant | iBuildInfluence | A/B test variant assignment (ensures consistent experience) | 7 days |
| cookie_consent | iBuildInfluence | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| _vercel_* | Vercel | Anonymous analytics (no personal data) | Session |
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
- Our cookie banner: When you first visit, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in. aboutcookies.org has guides for all major browsers.
- Opt-out tools: Vercel Analytics is privacy-first and does not use cross-site tracking. No additional opt-out tool is required.
6. Do We Use Third-Party Advertising Cookies?
No. We do not use Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, or any other advertising network cookies on this site. We do not track you across other websites for advertising purposes.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: hi@ibuildinfluence.com
- Company: Darkside Innovations Ltd