BloxBrain Cookie Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how BloxBrain ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.bloxbrain.com ("Site"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

Types of Cookies by Duration:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Types of Cookies by Origin:

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (like analytics providers)

3. COOKIES WE USE

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
session_id	Maintains your session across pages	Session	BloxBrain
csrf_token	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session	BloxBrain
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year	BloxBrain

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
_ga	Distinguishes unique users	2 years	Google Analytics
_ga_*	Contains campaign related information	2 years	Google Analytics
_gid	Distinguishes unique users (shorter duration)	24 hours	Google Analytics
_gat	Used to throttle request rate	1 minute	Google Analytics

Legal Basis: Consent (EU/UK visitors) / Legitimate interest (other jurisdictions)

Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources, device information Third-Party Provider: Google LLC - Google Analytics Privacy Policy

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
preferred_language	Remembers your language preference	6 months	BloxBrain
theme_preference	Remembers light/dark mode setting	1 year	BloxBrain

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (enhances user experience)

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies (Currently Not Used)

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we implement these in the future, we will update this policy and request appropriate consent.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

For visitors from the EU, UK, or Switzerland, we process cookies based on:

• Consent: For analytics cookies and any future marketing cookies
• Legitimate Interest: For essential functionality and performance cookies necessary for website operation

You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie consent manager or browser settings.

5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google may use this data for their own purposes. Key points:

• Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics
• Retention: Up to 26 months
• Opt-Out: Available via Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Privacy: Google Analytics is configured with IP anonymization enabled

6. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES AND RIGHTS

6.1 Managing Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Manager:

• EU/UK visitors: Use our cookie banner to manage preferences
• Access anytime via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
• Change settings affect future cookies, not previously set ones

Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies (individually or all)
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Set site-specific preferences

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality:

• Essential cookies: Site may not function properly
• Analytics cookies: No impact on functionality, but limits our ability to improve the Site
• Functionality cookies: You may need to reset preferences on each visit

7. MOBILE DEVICE SETTINGS

Mobile devices have additional privacy controls:

iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking > Ask Apps Not to Track Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

8. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

We currently do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals due to lack of industry consensus on implementation. However, you can control tracking through the methods described above.

9. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For material changes, we'll provide notice through our website or email
• EU/UK visitors will be prompted to review and consent to significant changes

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe a child has provided information through our Site, please contact us immediately.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Cookie data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses for EU data
• Adequacy decisions where applicable
• Other approved transfer mechanisms

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

General Inquiries: BloxBrain
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bloxbrain.com

Data Protection Officer (GDPR inquiries): Email: [email protected]

Cookie-Specific Questions: Email: [email protected]

13. SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

EU/UK residents have the right to lodge complaints with their local data protection authority if they believe our cookie practices violate applicable laws.

Common Supervisory Authorities:

• UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
• Germany: Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
• France: Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL)
• Ireland: Data Protection Commission (DPC)