Cookies Policy

Effective Date: June 20th, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, improve functionality, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content. Cookies may be placed by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties ("third-party cookies").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies – Required for basic functionality, such as page navigation and access to secure areas. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics), allowing us to improve performance and usability.
• Functional Cookies – Enable enhanced features such as remembering preferences or chat history.
• Marketing Cookies – May be used in future for targeted advertising and engagement measurement. Currently not in use but reserved for future integrations.

3. Cookies in Use

We currently use the following cookies or similar tracking technologies:

• _ga, _gid, _gat – Google Analytics identifiers for session tracking (if enabled)
• cookie-consent – Tracks whether you’ve accepted our cookie banner
• chat-session – Temporary token used by the AI chatbot to persist conversations during your visit

Third-party services such as form processors, video embeds, or analytics platforms may also place cookies depending on your interactions.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all or selected cookies by default
• Set preferences for different websites

Please note: disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our site, such as saved chatbot states or access to embedded content.

5. Consent Management

On your first visit, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser or revisiting our cookie settings (coming soon).

6. Third-Party Services

We may use embedded or integrated third-party services that independently place their own cookies. These may include:

• Google Analytics (usage tracking)
• Vercel Analytics (platform performance)
• Embedded media platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
• Form processors or customer support tools

Use of these services is subject to their respective privacy and cookie policies.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or business practices. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or how to manage them, contact us at:

Email: admin@brokenduckmedia.com