1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Coral Auction ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described here, except where your consent is required and you have not given it.
2. 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, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners. We also use similar technologies such as local storage, which stores data in your browser to keep you signed in and remember your settings.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We group cookies into three categories, matching the choices available in our cookie banner:
3.1 Strictly Necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They enable core features such as keeping you signed in, securing your account, keeping items in your cart, and remembering your cookie preferences. Without them, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
3.2 Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — for example, which pages are most popular and how people move through the auction and checkout flows — so we can improve it. They are off by default and are only set if you opt in via the cookie banner.
3.3 Marketing
These cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of our communications and show you more relevant content about coral auctions. They are off by default and are only set if you opt in via the cookie banner.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by the third-party services we rely on to run the platform:
- Stripe — payment processing and fraud prevention (necessary for checkout and security)
- Supabase — authentication and session management (necessary to keep you signed in)
- AfterShip — delivery tracking when you view shipment status
These providers process data under their own privacy and cookie policies. See our Privacy Policy for more on how we share data with them.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can change your choices at any time:
- Use the cookie banner or cookie settings on our site to accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or set your preferences per category.
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site from working.
Because strictly necessary cookies are required for the site to function, they cannot be disabled through our banner.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or how we operate. We will post any changes on this page and update the date above.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us: