Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 01/02/2025
1. Introduction
At Bkard, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our digital business card platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we employ, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you actively opt out. Cookies help us provide a seamless and personalized experience, ensuring that our services meet your professional networking needs. If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hola@bkard.co.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, store your preferences, and collect information about your interactions with the site. Cookies are widely used to improve website functionality, enhance user experience, and provide analytics that help us understand how our platform is used. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our site, while others help us improve our services or deliver personalized content. Cookies do not contain viruses or malware and cannot access your personal files.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our platform:
3.1 Essential Cookies
- These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website.
- They enable features like user authentication, session management, and secure navigation.
- Without these cookies, you may not be able to log in, create digital cards, or access certain features.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
- We use analytics cookies to collect information about how users interact with our platform.
- They help us understand which pages are most visited, how long users spend on the site, and where they encounter issues.
- This data allows us to improve our services and ensure a better user experience.
3.3 Preference Cookies
- Preference cookies store your settings and preferences, such as language selection or design choices for your digital card.
- They ensure that your preferences are remembered across visits, making your experience more convenient.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
- Marketing cookies help us deliver personalized advertisements and promotional content.
- They may track your browsing habits to show you relevant offers or measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
- You can opt out of these cookies without affecting the core functionality of our platform.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Functionality: To enable essential features, such as creating and sharing your digital business card.
- Performance: To analyze how our platform performs and identify areas for improvement.
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide a tailored experience.
- Analytics: To collect data on user behavior, helping us optimize our services and fix technical issues.
- Marketing: To deliver relevant promotions and measure the success of our marketing efforts.
By using cookies, we aim to make your experience on Bkard efficient, user-friendly, and aligned with your professional needs.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over the cookies we use. When you first visit our site, you will see a popup asking for your consent to use cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies to enable the full functionality of our platform.
- Reject non-essential cookies while allowing essential cookies to remain active.
- Customize your preferences through your browser settings at any time.
To manage cookies via your browser:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Go to Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies.
Note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience, such as preventing personalized features or analytics-driven improvements.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to collect data about user behavior. These services may place their own cookies on your device to track usage patterns. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers. You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies at Google’s Cookie Policy. If you wish to opt out of third-party cookies, you can adjust your browser settings or use tools like the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
7. Compliance with Legal Requirements
Our use of cookies complies with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection regulations. We ensure that you are informed about our cookie usage and provide you with options to manage your preferences. By obtaining your consent for non-essential cookies, we adhere to best practices for privacy and transparency in the digital space.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the technologies we use. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a notice on our website at least 14 days in advance. Your continued use of our platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please reach out to us:
- Email: hola@bkard.co
- Phone: +1 (407) 630-5890
- Website: bkard.co
We are committed to ensuring transparency and providing a secure, user-friendly experience on our platform.
For more information on how we protect your data, visit GDPR.eu or see our Privacy Policy.