What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Similar technologies include: • Local storage • Session storage • Pixel tags (web beacons) • Device fingerprinting
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes: Essential Cookies (Required): • User authentication and session management • Security features • Shopping cart functionality • Language preferences These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.
Types of Cookies We Use
Performance Cookies: • Google Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website • Error tracking: To identify and fix technical issues Functional Cookies: • Remember your login status • Store your preferences (language, region) • Customize your experience Marketing Cookies: • Track advertising effectiveness • Retargeting and remarketing • Social media integration
Third-Party Cookies
We allow certain third parties to set cookies on our Service: Google Analytics: • Purpose: Website analytics and performance • Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, device info • Retention: 26 months Stripe: • Purpose: Payment processing • Data collected: Payment session data • Retention: Session-based These third parties have their own cookie policies and privacy practices.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways: Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The method varies by browser: • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies • Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can: • Accept all cookies • Reject non-essential cookies • Customize your preferences Your preferences are stored and can be changed at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer. We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals where technically feasible.
Cookie Lifespan
Cookies have different lifespans: Session Cookies: • Deleted when you close your browser • Used for authentication and security Persistent Cookies: • Remain on your device for a set period • Our persistent cookies typically expire after 1-12 months • Used for preferences and analytics
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: Email: info@byourit.app Website: https://byourit.app/contact