Last updated: 4th November 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to [Blog Name]! We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. This Cookie Policy describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. These files allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your browsing habits, thus enhancing the website’s functionality and improving your user experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
At BiohackStars, we use different types of cookies, classified as follows:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. Without them, we would not be able to provide certain services requested, such as logging in or managing security settings.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how users interact with the site, enabling us to improve its performance. We use services like Google Analytics to understand the pages visited, time spent, and any errors encountered.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember user choices (such as language or region) to enhance browsing experience. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers.
- Marketing/Profiling Cookies: We use these cookies to track users’ online activities and personalize advertisements based on their interests. These cookies may come from third-party advertising networks and require your explicit consent.
4. Duration of Cookies
Cookies may be session-based (automatically deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted). The duration of persistent cookies varies and, where possible, is specified in the cookie settings.
5. Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, such as tracking pixels and web beacons. These technologies function similarly to cookies and help us monitor user interactions with our site to ensure a better experience.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies directly from your browser. Each browser offers different methods to block or delete cookies:
- Google Chrome: Google Chrome Help
- Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla Firefox Help
- Safari: Safari Help
- Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Edge Help
Disabling cookies may impact some of the website’s functionality.
7. Consent and Cookie Preferences
When you first access our site, a consent banner will appear asking for your acceptance of cookies, except for strictly necessary cookies. You can review and adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the consent banner or your browser settings.
8. Updates to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with new legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes and update the effective date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Information
For more information on how we use cookies or if you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy, you can contact us via email at biohackstars@gmail.com.
10. Link to Privacy Policy
For further details on how we process your personal data and your rights, please read our Privacy Policy.