1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website or use our Service. They help us:
• Remember your preferences
• Keep you logged in
• Understand how you use our Service
• Improve your experience
Cookies can be 'session' cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent' cookies (remain until deleted or expired).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
• Essential for Service functionality
• Enable core features like authentication
• Cannot be disabled
• Examples: Session tokens, security cookies
Functional Cookies:
• Remember your preferences
• Enable enhanced features
• Examples: Language selection, UI preferences
Analytics Cookies:
• Help us understand usage patterns
• Measure Service performance
• Examples: Google Analytics, custom analytics
Marketing Cookies:
• Track advertising effectiveness
• Personalize marketing messages
• Used only with your consent
• Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Essential:
• blitsee_session - Authentication (Session)
• csrf_token - Security (Session)
• auth_token - Login state (30 days)
Functional:
• user_locale - Language preference (1 year)
• ui_preferences - Interface settings (1 year)
Analytics:
• _ga - Google Analytics (2 years)
• _gid - Google Analytics (24 hours)
• analytics_session - Custom analytics (Session)
Marketing (with consent):
• _fbp - Facebook Pixel (3 months)
• ads_preferences - Ad targeting (1 year)
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies:
Analytics:
• Google Analytics - Usage statistics
• Mixpanel - Product analytics
Communications:
• Intercom - Customer support chat
• Mailchimp - Email marketing
Infrastructure:
• Cloudflare - Security and performance
• AWS - Cloud hosting
Social Media:
• Facebook - Social sharing and ads
• LinkedIn - Professional networking
These third parties have their own cookie policies.
5. How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings:
Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Firefox: Options > Privacy > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Our Cookie Preferences:
• Visit: Settings > Privacy > Cookie Preferences
• Enable/disable non-essential cookies
• Changes apply immediately
Opt-Out Tools:
• Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect Service functionality.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit Blitsee:
• We show a cookie consent banner
• Only essential cookies are set initially
• You can accept all or customize preferences
• Your choice is stored for 1 year
• You can change preferences anytime
For EU users, we comply with:
• ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
• GDPR requirements
• Explicit consent for non-essential cookies
7. Mobile Applications
Our mobile apps may use:
Similar Technologies:
• Local storage
• Device identifiers
• SDK tracking
Permissions:
• Storage access
• Device information
• Location (optional)
Manage mobile tracking:
• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads
• In-app: Settings > Privacy
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
• New cookies or technologies
• Changes in regulations
• Service improvements
We will:
• Post the updated policy
• Update the 'Last Updated' date
• Notify you of significant changes
• Request new consent if required