Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.
We also use similar technologies like pixels, local storage, and session storage to collect and store information.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To keep you signed in to your account
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how you use our services
- To improve our products and services
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing
- To provide personalized content and recommendations
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to prevent fraud
- Session cookies to remember your preferences during a visit
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Page view tracking
- Feature usage analytics
- Performance monitoring
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Language preferences
- Dashboard layout preferences
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements.
- Retargeting cookies
- Social media tracking
- Conversion tracking
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Intercom: For customer support and messaging
- Stripe: For payment processing
- LinkedIn/Twitter: For social media features and advertising
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
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. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our services.
Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer. This allows you to enable or disable different categories of cookies.
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
Cookie Retention
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on the type of cookie:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them (typically 30 days to 2 years)
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@hellobeacon.ai
- Address: Beacon, Inc., 123 AI Street, San Francisco, CA 94105