Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 01-03-2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to bytebenz.com (“we,” “us,” “our”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., pixels, web beacons, localStorage) when you visit our website.

This policy is designed to comply with:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – For users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA)
ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law) – Requires consent for non-essential cookies
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) & California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) – For California residents
Other U.S. State Laws (e.g., Virginia’s CDPA, Colorado’s CPA)

By using bytebenz.com, you consent to our use of cookies as described below. You can manage your preferences at any time via our Cookie Consent Banner or browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies & Tracking Technologies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. We also use:

LocalStorage/SessionStorage – Stores data in your browser for faster loading.
Pixels/Web Beacons – Tiny invisible images that track user activity.
Fingerprinting – Detects browser/device settings for fraud prevention.

These technologies help us:

Improve website performance
Personalize content & ads
Analyze traffic & user behaviour
Enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Exempt from Consent)

Purpose: Essential for website functionality.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR) / Necessary for service (CCPA).

Examples:

Session cookies (keep you logged in)
Security cookies (prevent fraud)
Load-balancing cookies (ensure smooth performance)

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Track website usage to improve performance.
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR) / Opt-out (CCPA).

Examples:

Google Analytics (anonymous visitor tracking)
Hotjar (heatmaps & session recordings)
Cloudflare Analytics (performance metrics)

C. Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember user preferences for a better experience.
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR) / Opt-out (CCPA).

Examples:

Language/region settings
Dark/light mode preference
Comment form autofill

D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Deliver personalized ads & measure ad performance.
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR) / Opt-out (CCPA & CPRA).

Examples:

Facebook Pixel (retargeting ads)
Google Ads (tracking conversions)
LinkedIn Insight Tag (B2B ad analytics)

E. Third-Party Cookies

Purpose: Embedded services (social media, videos, maps).
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR) / Opt-out (CCPA).

Examples:

YouTube (embedded videos)
Twitter/X (social sharing buttons)
Stripe (payment processing)

4. How We Obtain Consent (GDPR & ePrivacy Compliance)

Cookie Banner: Appears on first visit with:
- Accept All (consent to all cookies)
- Reject All (only essential cookies)
- Customize Settings (choose preferences)
Implied Consent (U.S.): Continued browsing = acceptance (except in strict states like California).
Withdrawal of Consent: Users can change preferences anytime via:
- Cookie Settings link in the footer
- Browser controls

5. User Rights Under GDPR & CCPA

A. GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

Right to Access: Request a copy of your cookie data.
Right to Erasure: Ask for deletion of tracking data.
Right to Object: Opt-out of profiling/ad targeting.

B. CCPA/CPRA (California Users)

Right to Know: Disclose cookies & tracking used.
Right to Opt-Out: Reject “sale/sharing” of data (via “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link).
Right to Non-Discrimination: No penalty for opting out.