# Cookie Policy · Source

> Which cookies Source uses, why, and how to manage them. Essential cookies are always on; preferences and analytics cookies run only with consent.

Last updated 22 May 2026. Operator: BeMySource Ltd, London.

## What cookies are
Small text files stored on your device that remember actions and preferences, keep you signed in, and show how the site is used. Similar technologies such as local storage work the same way.

## The cookies we use
- Essential (always on): sign-in sessions, security, fraud prevention, load balancing, remembering cookie choices.
- Preferences (optional): settings such as language and recent activity.
- Analytics (optional): aggregate usage of pages and features, to improve the platform.
- Payments (essential to checkout): set by Stripe to process payments securely and detect fraud.

## Managing your cookies
Use the cookie banner on first visit to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Change your choice any time from the footer cookie settings link. Browsers can block or delete cookies, but blocking essential cookies may stop parts of the platform working.

## Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by trusted providers acting for us, including Stripe for payments and our analytics provider, governed by their own policies and used only where they meet our data-protection standards.

## Changes and contact
We may update this policy; the date above shows the latest version. Contact: info@bemysource.com. See also the Privacy Policy.