Cookie Policy
Effective Date: August 10, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how OMAR BAY LLC ("BAY," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use our website, marketplace, communities, services, and related features (collectively, the "Services").
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites operate efficiently, improve functionality, remember preferences, enhance security, analyze usage, and support advertising and marketing activities.
We may also use similar technologies, including pixels, tags, scripts, local storage technologies, SDKs, and other identifiers.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation, security, and functionality of the Services.
Examples include:
- account login and authentication;
- session management;
- fraud prevention and security monitoring;
- platform functionality;
- user preference storage;
- account protection;
- consent management.
Because these cookies are necessary for the Services to function, they cannot generally be disabled through our cookie preference tools.
B. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Services.
Examples may include:
- Google Analytics;
- traffic measurement tools;
- performance monitoring services;
- diagnostic and error-reporting tools;
- user experience analytics.
These cookies help us improve functionality, usability, reliability, and performance.
C. Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to:
- measure advertising effectiveness;
- build audience segments;
- support remarketing campaigns;
- personalize advertisements;
- limit repetitive advertising;
- understand advertising performance.
Examples may include technologies provided by:
- Google Ads;
- Meta/Facebook;
- Instagram;
- LinkedIn;
- Microsoft;
- TikTok;
- and similar advertising platforms.
Advertising and marketing cookies will only be used where permitted by applicable law and according to your consent preferences.
D. Social Login and Third-Party Authentication Cookies
If you choose to sign in using third-party authentication providers, including Google Login or Facebook Login, those providers may place cookies or similar technologies on your device.
The collection and use of information by those providers is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.
4. Future Technologies
As our Services evolve, we may use additional analytics, advertising, authentication, security, performance, or communication technologies that function similarly to cookies.
This Cookie Policy applies to such technologies to the extent permitted by applicable law.
5. Consent and Cookie Preferences
Where required by applicable law, including PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Users may:
- accept all cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies;
- customize cookie preferences;
- withdraw previously granted consent.
Users may modify their cookie preferences at any time through the Cookie Preferences link available on the website. Essential cookies may continue to operate because they are required for core functionality, security, fraud prevention, and operation of the Services.
6. Managing Cookies
You may manage cookie preferences through:
- our cookie preference center;
- your browser settings;
- device settings where applicable.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of some Services.
7. Third-Party Services
Our Services may integrate with third-party providers that use cookies or similar technologies.
Such providers may include:
- analytics providers;
- advertising partners;
- social login providers;
- security services;
- fraud prevention services;
- payment processors;
- customer support tools;
- embedded content providers.
We do not control third-party cookie practices and encourage users to review the privacy policies of those providers.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
When material changes are made, we may provide notice through the Services or update the Effective Date above.
Continued use of the Services following such updates may be subject to applicable legal requirements and user consent choices.
9. Contact Information
Questions regarding this Cookie Policy may be directed to:
Privacy Officer
OMAR BAY LLC
Email: [email protected]
Additional contact information may be provided through the Services and Privacy Policy.
Appendix A: Detailed Cookie and Tracking Technology Disclosure Table
To ensure absolute transparency and compliance with US and Canadian privacy laws (including PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25), the table below details the specific tracking technologies currently used, or reserved for future deployment, across our Services. Essential cookies are active by default to secure and operate the platform, while all Analytics, Advertising, and Social cookies remain strictly inactive until you provide your explicit consent.
| Cookie Identifier | Provider | Technical Category | Core Operational Purpose | Default Status & Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bay_session | First-Party (Local) | Strictly Necessary / Essential | Essential for maintaining secure user login sessions, verifying account registration access, and protecting your account during active sessions. | Always Active Session (Expires upon closing browser) |
| bay_consent | First-Party (Local) | Strictly Necessary / Essential | Locally registers and stores your specific cookie consent choices submitted through our click-wrap banner or preference center. | Always Active 1 Year (12 Months) |
| _ga / _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics and Performance | Tracks anonymous visitor traffic, page views, and diagnostic error-reporting data to measure platform reliability and improve user usability. | Disabled by Default (Requires Opt-In) 2 Years / 24 Hours |
| _mp / firebase_id | Mixpanel / Firebase | Analytics and Performance | Reserved for monitoring platform performance, testing new marketplace features, tracking traffic sources, and analyzing system integrity. | Disabled by Default (Requires Opt-In) Persistent / 1 Year |
| _fbp / _fbc | Meta / Facebook / Instagram | Advertising and Marketing | Used to measure the effectiveness of our community marketing campaigns, build look-alike audiences using hashed identifiers, and limit repetitive advertising. | Disabled by Default (Requires Opt-In) 3 Months |
| google_ads / bing_ads | Google / Microsoft | Advertising and Marketing | Reserved for running behavioral remarketing campaigns and delivering personalized promotional content relevant to your luxury watch interests. | Disabled by Default (Requires Opt-In) 1 Year |
| google_login / fb_login | Google / Facebook | Social Login & Third-Party Auth | Deployed if you choose to create an account or sign in via a Third-Party Social Media Service, allowing secure authentication token tracking. | Activated only when a user voluntarily chooses Google Login or Facebook Login. |