Cookie Policy
Market Cross — operated by Brindleford Technologies Ltd
Last updated: February 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site operators.
2. How we use cookies
Market Cross uses a minimal number of cookies, all of which are essential to the operation of the site. We do not use any advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies.
3. Cookies we use
3.1 Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for Market Cross to function. They cannot be switched off. Without them, you would not be able to log in or use the forum.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
express.sid |
Session identifier — keeps you logged in as you navigate the site | Session (cleared when you close your browser) or up to 14 days if "Remember Me" is selected | Essential |
_csrf |
Cross-site request forgery protection — prevents malicious sites from submitting actions on your behalf | Session | Essential |
connect.sid |
Server-side session management | Session or up to 14 days | Essential |
3.2 Preference cookies
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
cookieconsent_status |
Records that you have acknowledged the cookie notice so it is not shown repeatedly | 12 months | Functional |
4. Cookies we do NOT use
Market Cross does not use:
- Google Analytics or any other analytics service
- Facebook Pixel or any social media tracking
- Advertising or remarketing cookies
- Any third-party tracking cookies
5. Third-party cookies
Market Cross does not embed third-party content that sets cookies (such as YouTube videos, social media widgets, or advertising networks).
If user-posted content contains embedded links to external services, those services may set their own cookies when you follow those links. We have no control over third-party cookies.
6. Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using Market Cross.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when it was last revised.
8. Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: privacy@marketcross.online
- Post: Brindleford Technologies Ltd, 71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ