BuildX only uses cookies and similar technologies that are needed to run the website, keep it secure, and remember your settings. We don't use advertising or tracking cookies.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files a website saves in your browser. Websites can also use similar technologies, such as your browser's "local storage". This policy covers both.
2. What we use
| Name | Type | What it's for | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Cookie, set by BuildX | Keeps you signed in, and protects forms against forgery (cross-site request forgery). Essential. | Until you close your browser, or 14 days if you're signed in |
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cookies, set by Cloudflare | Protect the website from bots and attacks. Only set when Cloudflare's protection is active. Essential. | 30 minutes (__cf_bm); up to a year (cf_clearance) |
| bx-cookies | Local storage | Remembers that you've seen this notice, and any cookie choices you make. | 12 months, then we ask again |
| theme | Local storage | Remembers whether you chose light or dark mode. | Until you clear it |
| buildx-suppliers-v2 | Local storage | Saves supplier search results for a job, so the materials finder loads faster. | 1 day |
These are either strictly necessary to provide the service you've asked for, or used only to remember your settings. Under UK law, including the changes made by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, they don't need your consent, but we must tell you about them, which is what this policy does.
3. Other websites and services
When you pay online, you go to Stripe's secure checkout page, which uses Stripe's own cookies for security and fraud prevention. See Stripe's cookie information. Maps, weather forecasts and fonts are loaded from other providers (listed in our Privacy Policy). They don't set cookies through our website, but they receive your IP address when your browser loads them.
4. If this changes
If we ever want to use cookies that need your consent, such as for analytics or advertising, we'll update this policy and ask for your consent first. Nothing optional will be set until you agree.
5. Managing cookies
Open cookie settings to see your choices again. You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. If you block essential cookies, you won't be able to sign in.
6. Contact
BUILDX TOOLS LTD, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 17568602, registered office 66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA. Email: [email protected].