This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies Popular Business uses and how you can control them.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website saves in your browser. They help the site remember things between pages and visits. Browser storage works in a similar way.
Cookies we use
Needed for the site to work
| Name | What it does | Kept for |
|---|---|---|
ci_session |
Keeps you signed in and remembers your session | Until the session ends |
csrf_cookie_name |
Protects forms from being submitted by other websites | Up to 2 hours |
pb_consent |
Remembers your cookie choices | 6 months |
Set when you make a choice on the site
| Name | What it does | Kept for |
|---|---|---|
pb_city |
Remembers the city you chose | 1 year |
pb_currency |
Remembers the currency you chose | 1 year |
pb_city_asked |
Browser storage: stops us asking for your city again | Until you clear it |
pb_near |
Your position rounded to about one kilometre, to show the nearest listings first | 30 days |
pb_geo |
Browser storage: holds your position for this tab to show distances, and is not sent to us | Until you close the tab |
pb_geo_ok |
Browser storage: remembers that you asked to see distances | Until you clear it |
Preferences and referrals (only if you allow them)
| Name | What it does | Kept for |
|---|---|---|
pb_recent |
Remembers listings you recently viewed | 30 days |
pb_ref |
Remembers the referral link that brought you here, so the member who shared it gets credit | 30 days |
If you follow a referral link before making a choice, it is remembered only in your session until you close your browser. If you choose essential cookies only, it is not remembered.
Cookies from other companies
- Google Analytics (only if you allow analytics): Google sets cookies such as
_gato help us count visits and see which pages are popular. They can last up to 2 years. - Maps and videos (only if you allow them or press Show): Google Maps, YouTube and Vimeo content may set cookies or store information in your browser when it loads or plays.
- Payment providers: may set cookies on their own pages during a payment.
These companies have their own privacy policies, which explain how they use this information.
Controlling cookies
When you first visit, you can accept all optional cookies, keep essential cookies only or choose by category. You can change your mind at any time with the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. We ask again after 6 months.
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block the cookies that are needed for the site to work, you will not be able to sign in or send forms.
Advertising cookies
If you allow Advertising, Google and other ad companies may set cookies to show ads, limit how often you see them and measure how they perform. These cookies can follow your visits across websites. To opt out of personalized ads from Google, visit Google Ads Settings. You can change your choice at any time using "Cookie settings" at the bottom of any page.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when the cookies we use change. The date at the top of this page shows the latest version.
Contact
Questions about cookies? Please use our contact page. See also our Privacy Policy.