Legal

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 20 July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Bench Connect Limited (company number 17051953) uses cookies on the Bench Connect website and platform. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work and keep you signed in securely.

How we use cookies

Bench Connect currently uses essential cookies only. These are required for authentication, security, and core platform features. We do not use analytics, advertising, or other optional cookies at this time.

Cookies we use

Essential cookies
Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
sb-access-token	Keeps you signed in and authorises API requests.	Session / short-lived	Bench Connect
sb-refresh-token	Refreshes your authenticated session securely.	Session / short-lived	Bench Connect
bc-calendar-oauth-state	Protects Google Calendar OAuth against CSRF during connect flow.	About 10 minutes	Bench Connect
sidebar_state	Remembers sidebar open/closed state in admin-style layouts.	7 days	Bench Connect
benchconnect:cookie-notice:v2	Stores that you have seen the cookie notice (local storage, not a browser cookie).	Until you clear site data	Bench Connect

Browser controls

You can refuse or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may stop sign-in and other platform features from working.

Updates

If we introduce optional cookies in future (for example analytics), we will update this policy and ask for consent before using them.

Contact

Questions about cookies or privacy: privacy@bench-connect.com