What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies let sites remember things such as whether you are signed in.
Essential cookies (always on)
These are needed for the site to work, so they are always on and do not depend on your choice.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __session | Marks that you are signed in, so the site can send you to the right page. It holds no personal data. | 30 days, or until you sign out |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your language (English / සිංහල) | Until you close your browser |
Analytics cookies (only if you accept)
Google Analytics, a service from Google, counts visits and the pages people view. It runs only after you click Accept on the cookie prompt. Until then, and if you click Reject, its script is not loaded and its cookies are not set.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics: tells one visitor’s pages apart from another’s | Up to 2 years |
We ask Google to anonymise IP addresses, and we turn off Google signals and ad personalisation. Analytics is not used for advertising.
Changing your mind
You can change your choice at any time with “Cookie settings”, here or in the footer of every page. If you reject after accepting, we stop Google Analytics, delete its cookies from your browser and reload the page.
Other storage on your device
The site also keeps a few things in your browser’s local storage: your sign-in session (through Firebase Authentication), your cookie choice, your saved lots while signed out, and your support chat. These are needed for those features and are not shared with analytics.
What we do not use
We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels. VehiBid does not show ads.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may break sign-in and language preferences.
Contact
Questions about cookies? contact us through the Help page
Questions? contact us through the Help page