Cookie policy
Essential cookies keep you signed in and secure. Everything else is your choice.
Last updated October 10, 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. We use them sparingly.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __Host-bc_sid | Keeps you signed in | Essential | 14 days |
| bc_csrf | Protects forms against cross-site attacks | Essential | Session |
| bc_consent | Remembers your cookie choices | Essential | 180 days |
| bc_flash | Shows one-time confirmation messages | Essential | 1 minute |
| cf_clearance / Turnstile | Bot protection by Cloudflare | Essential | Up to 30 minutes |
| bc_pending | Links a one-time sign-in or reset code to your browser | Essential | 15 minutes |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics measurement | Analytics (consent) | Up to 13 months |
Payments by Stripe
We do not load Stripe or any payment scripts on basicsconnect.com. When you choose to pay, or update a saved card, you move to Stripe’s secure checkout page (checkout.stripe.com). Stripe sets its own strictly necessary cookies there to process the payment and prevent fraud. Those cookies are controlled by Stripe and described in the Stripe Cookie Policy. Because they are needed to complete a payment you asked for, they are not covered by our cookie preferences.
Managing your preferences
Use cookie preferences at any time. Analytics and marketing cookies are off until you choose to allow them. Embedded YouTube videos use the privacy-enhanced youtube-nocookie.com domain and load only when you press play.