Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies and similar technologies B2BInside uses, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information. We also use similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, local storage and software development kits (SDKs) — in this policy we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies”.
Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain until they expire or you delete them), and may be set by us (“first-party”) or by a third party (“third-party”).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to keep the site secure and functioning, to remember your settings and preferences, to understand how our content and services are used so we can improve them, and — where you have consented — to measure and deliver relevant advertising and sponsorship.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary
These cookies are essential to operate the website and to provide services you have requested — for example, security, load balancing, remembering your login and cookie-consent choices. They cannot be switched off in our systems and do not require consent.
Performance & analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site — which articles are read, how users move around, and whether they encounter errors — so we can measure and improve performance. The information is aggregated and used for statistical purposes.
Functional
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your region, language, or preferences, and enabling embedded media and social features. If you do not allow them, some features may not work properly.
Advertising & targeting
These cookies are set by us and our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests, deliver more relevant advertising, limit how often you see an ad, and measure campaign effectiveness. They may be used to share information with third parties for cross-context behavioural advertising.
4. Cookies at a Glance
The table below lists representative examples of the cookies used on b2binside.com. [Replace with the results of a live cookie scan before publishing.]
| Cookie | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| b2b_session | B2BInside (first-party) | Necessary | Maintains your session and login state | Session |
| cookie_consent | B2BInside (first-party) | Necessary | Stores your cookie-consent choices | 12 months |
| csrf_token | B2BInside (first-party) | Necessary | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Measures and reports site usage and audience | Up to 24 months |
| lang / region | B2BInside (first-party) | Functional | Remembers language and regional preferences | 12 months |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Advertising | Ad delivery and measurement | Up to 3 months |
| IDE / test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Advertising | Ad targeting and performance measurement | Up to 13 months |
| li_sugr / lidc | Advertising | B2B ad targeting and analytics | Up to 6 months |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties that provide services on our behalf or on our pages — for example, analytics providers, advertising networks, and embedded content such as videos, social media feeds and event widgets. These third parties may collect information about your online activities across websites over time. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not control third-party cookies.
6. Your Consent
When you first visit the site (and periodically thereafter), we present a cookie banner that lets you accept, reject, or customise non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically because they are required for the site to function. We only set performance, functional and advertising cookies where you have given consent, or on another lawful basis where permitted. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time (see section 7).
7. Managing Your Preferences
You can review and update your choices at any time using our Cookie Preferences tool. [Link this to your consent management platform, e.g. “Manage cookie preferences”.]
Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some parts of the site may not function as intended.
8. Browser Controls
Most web browsers let you view, manage, delete and block cookies. You can usually find these controls in your browser’s “Settings”, “Preferences” or “Privacy” menu. Helpful guides are available for the major browsers:
To opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies, you can also visit Your Online Choices (EU), the DAA or the NAI (US).
9. Do Not Track & Global Privacy Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting or a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. Because there is no common industry standard for DNT, we [do / do not] respond to DNT signals. Where required by applicable law, we treat a recognised opt-out preference signal such as GPC as a valid request to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date above. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
- Privacy enquiries:privacy@b2binside.com
- Post: B2BInside, Level 12, Business Central Towers, Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
For more on how we handle personal information, see our Privacy Policy.