Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 01/05/2025
This Cookies Policy applies to the website www.byteshifted.com, owned and operated by ByteShifted Technologies ("ByteShifted," "we," "us," or "our"). This policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, and outlines your rights and choices regarding these technologies. As we operate in the EU and US, we adhere to applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant US privacy laws.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help enhance your experience by remembering preferences, enabling certain functionalities, and collecting analytical data.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website functionality and security.
Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze website traffic and usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
Advertising/Targeting Cookies: Used by third parties (e.g., Meta Pixel) to deliver relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure and improve website functionality.
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
Remember user preferences and settings.
Deliver relevant advertising and measure ad performance (e.g., via Meta Pixel).
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These include:
Google Analytics: For website analytics. See their policy: Google Analytics Cookie Policy
Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel): For advertising and analytics. See their policy: Meta Cookies Policy
These cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy and cookies policies.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)
For users in the European Union, we rely on your consent to store or access cookies on your device, except for strictly necessary cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse, accept, or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
For more information:
www.youronlinechoices.eu (EU users)
www.aboutads.info/choices (US users)
7. How can you delete cookies?
It’s easy to delete cookies you have previously accepted. The steps depend on your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) and device (smartphone, tablet, PC, Mac).
You can usually find this option under your browser’s settings in the “Privacy” or “Security” section. Select your device or browser for instructions:
For more information, visit AboutCookies.org.
8. Data Retention
Cookies are stored for varying periods depending on their type and purpose. Some are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain until they expire or you delete them (persistent cookies).
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. For more, see our Privacy Policy.
10. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the contact form below.