Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner.
Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a defined period).
BelloStock uses the following strictly necessary cookies. These cannot be disabled as the website would not function without them. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under EU law.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| bs_session | Maintains your login state across pages. Stores your session ID so you remain logged in as you navigate the site. | Strictly necessary | Session (deleted on browser close) |
| CSRF token (embedded in session) | Protects all forms on the site against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks, a standard security measure. | Strictly necessary / Security | Session (deleted on browser close) |
| bs_cookie_choice | Remembers your cookie preference (accepted or declined) so we don't ask again on every visit. | Strictly necessary | 365 days |
If you click "Accept" on our cookie banner, we load Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are popular, how people arrive here, and similar aggregate usage patterns. This never happens unless you actively accept; if you decline or simply close the banner, this script is never loaded and no data is sent to Google.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Set by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors and measure site usage. | Analytics (consent-based) | Up to 2 years |
Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymisation. Data may be processed by Google on servers in the United States; this transfer is covered by the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, the legal mechanism that currently governs this type of transfer between the EU and the US. You can withdraw your consent at any time using the "Manage cookie preferences" button above.
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When you complete a purchase, you interact with PayPal's payment interface. PayPal may set their own cookies during this process, which are subject to PayPal's Privacy Policy. BelloStock has no control over these cookies.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies will prevent you from logging in to your BelloStock account and using core platform features.
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We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new technologies or change our practices. Any material changes will be communicated via our website. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this page.
For any questions about cookies or our data practices, please contact us at info@bellostock.com.
For full details on how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.