Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how BlueFinch (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use the Patch application website located at https://patch.bluefinchcommerce.com/ (“the Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and efficiently, and they can provide information to the site owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure functionality: Enable core features such as user login, authentication, and session management.

  • Improve performance: Monitor system performance and ensure a secure and reliable user experience.

Enhance security: Protect the Site and user data from unauthorized access and misuse.

Your Consent

When you first visit our Site, you will be asked to consent to the use of cookies through a cookie banner. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Essential cookies required for the operation of the Site will be set regardless of your choice. You may also manage your cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings.

Cookies We Use

Cookie Type

Purpose

Strictly Necessary

Required for the Site to function, such as logging in and maintaining sessions.

Security Cookies

Help detect and prevent malicious activity or misuse of the Site.

Performance Cookies (optional)

May be used to track anonymous usage patterns to improve performance.

Cookie Name

Type

Purpose

Expiry

XSRF-TOKEN

Security

Used to protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks by ensuring that requests made on behalf of a user are valid and originated from your site.

Typically session-based (expires when the browser is closed) or a short duration as configured.

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Analytics / Tracking

Analytics / Tracking

Analytics / Tracking

A HubSpot cookie that stores information about the visitor’s session, including domain, session start time, and other tracking data.

A HubSpot cookie that stores information about the visitor’s session, including domain, session start time, and other tracking data.

A HubSpot cookie that stores information about the visitor’s session, including domain, session start time, and other tracking data.

Approximately 13 months.

Approximately 13 months.

Approximately 13 months.

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Analytics

Analytics

Analytics

A Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier to each visitor.

A Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier to each visitor.

A Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier to each visitor.

Approximately 2 years.

Approximately 2 years.

Approximately 2 years.

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Advertising / Analytics

Advertising / Analytics

Advertising / Analytics

Used by Google’s ad services (such as AdSense) to experiment with advertisement efficiency and measure ad conversion rates.

Used by Google’s ad services (such as AdSense) to experiment with advertisement efficiency and measure ad conversion rates.

Used by Google’s ad services (such as AdSense) to experiment with advertisement efficiency and measure ad conversion rates.

Approximately 3 months.

Approximately 3 months.

Approximately 3 months.

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Session

Session

Session

Maintains the user’s session and authentication state within the BlueFinch application.

Maintains the user’s session and authentication state within the BlueFinch application.

Maintains the user’s session and authentication state within the BlueFinch application.

Typically a session cookie (expires when the browser is closed) unless configured otherwise.

Typically a session cookie (expires when the browser is closed) unless configured otherwise.

Typically a session cookie (expires when the browser is closed) unless configured otherwise.

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Analytics / Tracking

Analytics / Tracking

Analytics / Tracking

A HubSpot cookie that helps track visitor behavior and stores information used for analytics and marketing purposes.

A HubSpot cookie that helps track visitor behavior and stores information used for analytics and marketing purposes.

A HubSpot cookie that helps track visitor behavior and stores information used for analytics and marketing purposes.

Approximately 13 months.

Approximately 13 months.

Approximately 13 months.

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Analytics / Identification

Analytics / Identification

Analytics / Identification

Used by Adobe services to recognize returning visitors and to enable a consistent identification across sites using Adobe’s marketing or analytics solutions.

Used by Adobe services to recognize returning visitors and to enable a consistent identification across sites using Adobe’s marketing or analytics solutions.

Used by Adobe services to recognize returning visitors and to enable a consistent identification across sites using Adobe’s marketing or analytics solutions.

Generally set as a persistent cookie (often around 1 year, but this can vary).

Generally set as a persistent cookie (often around 1 year, but this can vary).

Generally set as a persistent cookie (often around 1 year, but this can vary).

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Consent / Preference

Stores the user’s cookie consent decision so that the consent banner is not repeatedly shown.

Typically set for around 1 year or as configured by your Laravel application.

Third-Party Cookies

We currently do not use third-party analytics or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookie settings through their preferences. You can usually:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Block all or specific types of cookies

Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact your ability to use key features of the Site.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or applicable regulations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: hello@bluefinchcommerce.com

Website: https://www.bluefinchcommerce.com

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