Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 1, 2023
Introduction
Welcome to BAOZ. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website at getbaoz.vercel.app and related domains. It also explains your choices regarding cookies and how you can control them.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies help us improve your browsing experience in various ways, such as remembering your preferences, analyzing how our website is used, and personalizing content.
Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses different types of cookies for different purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor; all the information is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as joining our waitlist.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use services like Google Analytics and social media sharing buttons that may set their own cookies on your device.
Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | Analytics | 1 minute |
| baoz_session | Maintains user session and login status | Essential | Session |
| baoz_preferences | Stores user preferences for website functionality | Functionality | 1 year |
| waitlist_submission | Tracks if a user has joined the waitlist to prevent multiple submissions | Functionality | 1 year |
| utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign | Tracks referral source for analytics purposes | Analytics | 30 days |
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Understanding how visitors use our website
- Analyzing website traffic and performance
- Improving user experience
- Customizing content and advertisements
- Managing the waitlist sign-up process
- Identifying the source of user visits to our website
- Remembering user preferences and settings
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block or allow cookies
- Set browser to notify you when receiving a cookie
- Browse in "private" or "incognito" mode to use websites without storing cookies
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website and limit the features you can use.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage. The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Pixel Tags and Web Beacons
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies like pixel tags (also known as web beacons and clear GIFs) on our website. These are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, which are used to track online movements of web users.
We use these technologies to:
- Track user actions and movements on our website
- Measure the success of our marketing campaigns
- Compile statistics about website usage and response rates
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: cookies@getbaoz.vercel.app
