Welcome to BitTap. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with the best user experience through the use of cookies and similar technologies. This document explains these technologies, their purposes, and your control over them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files downloaded to your computer or mobile device that contain a small amount of data. They allow websites and applications to store or access information on your device to enable certain functionalities and distinguish you from other visitors. Cookies help us provide a more personalized experience when you visit our website and applications.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our system. They are typically set in response to actions you take that constitute a service request, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. These cookies may also include those used to prevent fraud. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but without them, some parts or features of our website may not function properly.
Examples:
- Security Cookies: Ensure secure access to our website.
- Session Cookies: Maintain session status as you navigate from one page to another.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples:
- Preference Cookies: Store your settings, such as language and regional preferences.
2.3 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website to help us improve its design and functionality.
Examples:
- Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to understand user interactions with our website. This data is typically anonymous but may be linked to personal information in some cases.
2.4 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and help us and our advertising partners measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
Examples:
- Targeting Cookies: Collect browsing data to deliver more personalized ads.
3. How Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Providing and maintaining our services: Remembering your login credentials and settings for easy access.
- Security: Ensuring secure logins and protecting your account from unauthorized access.
- Analysis and improvements: Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to improve our services and design.
- Personalized advertising: Delivering customized ads to enhance your user experience.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device. The use of third-party cookies is governed by their respective privacy policies.
Examples:
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze how users interact with our website, helping us improve the user experience.
- Advertising Partners: Used to deliver targeted ads and measure ad effectiveness.
5. How to Manage Cookies?
You can manage cookies through your browser settings and choose to accept or reject them. Please note that if you choose to reject cookies, you may not be able to access all features of our website and applications.
Browser Cookie Management:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
Additionally, you can manage third-party cookies through the following tools:
- DAA Opt-Out Portal
- DAA Canada Opt-Out Portal
- NAI Opt-Out Portal
- EU Online Behavioral Advertising Opt-Out Portal
6. Cookie Duration
The storage duration of cookies depends on whether they are persistent cookies or session cookies.
- Session Cookies: Remain on your device until you close the browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Are set to expire after a defined period (e.g., days, weeks, or months).
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or due to legal or regulatory updates. You can revisit this page for the latest information. The updated Cookie Policy will be published on our website with the modification date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or need further information, please contact us:
Email: support@bittap.com
Thank you for using BitTap. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a transparent and secure service experience.