Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you return or navigate between pages.
BacBoost uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage patterns, and personalize content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in during your session
- Security cookies: Detect authentication abuse and protect your account
- Session cookies: Maintain your preferences during a browsing session
Duration: Session or up to 30 days
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting anonymous information about usage patterns.
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, sessions, and user behavior
- Performance monitoring: Identifies technical issues and loading times
- A/B testing: Helps us improve features and user experience
Duration: Up to 2 years
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Platform to remember your choices and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Language preferences: Remember your selected language
- Theme settings: Store your dark/light mode preference
- Course progress: Track your learning progress and bookmarks
- User preferences: Remember your notification and display settings
Duration: Up to 1 year
2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
Currently, BacBoost does not use advertising cookies. If we introduce advertising in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required by law.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers who may also set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- YouTube: When you watch embedded video content
- Authentication providers: For secure login functionality
- CDN providers: For faster content delivery
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they use your information.
4. Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage and session storage to:
- Cache course content for offline access
- Store temporary form data to prevent loss during page navigation
- Maintain application state across sessions
- Improve page load times and overall performance
5. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies from being set
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
- Set exceptions for specific websites
Browser help pages for cookie management:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5.2 Platform Settings
Within your BacBoost account settings, you can manage certain preferences related to analytics and tracking. Visit your account settings to adjust these options.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of BacBoost and prevent you from using some features of the Platform.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. At this time, BacBoost does not respond to Do Not Track browser settings.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. More Information
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@bacboost.com
- Address: BacBoost, Paris, France
9. Cookie List
Below is a list of the main cookies we use on BacBoost:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Authentication | Session |
| user_preferences | Store language & theme | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |