Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Byte Forest (www.byteforest.pro) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, improve site performance, and analyze traffic. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, or display settings) over a period of time.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies (temporary and deleted after you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (stay on your device until they expire or you delete them)
- First-party cookies (set by Byte Forest)
- Third-party cookies (set by external services we use)
2. Why We Use Cookies
Byte Forest uses cookies to support the following purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the proper functioning of the website, such as:
- Enabling core features like page navigation and secure access
- Remembering cookie preferences
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymized data. We use tools like:
- Google Analytics (to track page views, traffic sources, and user behavior)
- Log data (to monitor technical performance and loading speeds)
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable improved personalization, such as:
- Saving your language or region preferences
- Remembering your browsing history on our site
d. Marketing and Third-Party Cookies
Byte Forest does not use cookies for targeted advertising. However, embedded content (like videos or widgets from third-party platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, or GitHub) may place cookies on your device beyond our control.
3. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Block certain types of cookies
- Delete cookies when closing your browser
Please note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics by using this browser add-on.
4. Third-Party Services
We use limited third-party services to help deliver and optimize our content. These services may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. Examples include:
- Google Analytics
- Embedded YouTube or Vimeo videos
- Social media sharing buttons (Twitter, Mastodon)
We do not control the cookies placed by these platforms.
5. Do Not Track Signals
Byte Forest respects “Do Not Track” settings where supported. However, due to variations in how browsers implement this feature, we cannot guarantee full compatibility across all systems.
6. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. When we do, we’ll revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be announced on our site.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please reach out:
Byte Forest
Address: 4455 Roger St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3Z5, Canada
Phone: +1 250-642-0739
Email: [email protected]
