Blueband Systems Cookie Use Overview
At Blueband Systems OU, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences regarding their use.
Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of websites, providing a more efficient user experience, and helping us gather insights on website usage.
Types of Cookies We Use
- First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by Blueband Systems and are necessary for the basic functionality of our website.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are placed by external entities and enable additional features such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. They can recognise your device across different websites, helping to tailor your online experience.
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. While some cookies are necessary for operational purposes, others help us understand user preferences, improve interactions, and deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
Categories of Cookies and Their Purposes
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are vital for accessing our website and ensuring its core functionality. Without them, certain features of the site may not work correctly.
- Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous data about website traffic and user interactions, helping us improve our website’s performance.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your choices and personalise your experience on our website, such as remembering your language preferences.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to make advertising more relevant to you by understanding your interests and preventing repetitive ads. They are typically placed by third-party advertising networks.
- In Review Cookies: We are currently evaluating certain cookies to better understand their functionality and relevance to our users. While these cookies are under review, they may collect data similar to other categories, such as analytics or performance. We are committed to ensuring that these cookies meet our privacy standards and serve a beneficial purpose.
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be stored on your device for varying lengths of time:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. They help us recognise you as a returning visitor.
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We use cookies based on your consent, as required under applicable data protection laws. By accepting cookies through our Cookie Consent Manager, you agree to the processing of data collected through cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time.
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party cookies from trusted partners, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how you use our website and to improve your experience. These partners may also use the data collected to serve you personalised ads on other websites. We ensure that all third-party providers adhere to privacy standards equivalent to ours.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over your cookie preferences. Using our Cookie Consent Manager, accessible via the notification banner on our website, you can choose which types of cookies to accept or decline. Please note that essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our site and cannot be turned off. If you choose to reject certain cookies, some parts of the website may be less accessible or functional.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We recommend reviewing this policy from time to time to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Further Inquiries
For more information on our use of cookies or other related technologies, please contact us here: contact@bluebandsystems.com