1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites transfer to your device to store data such as login status or preferences. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information. Cookies can be:
- First‑party cookies – set by the website you are visiting.
- Third‑party cookies – set by external domains for advertising, analytics, or social integrations.
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or you delete them.
2. Why We Avoid Cookies
ByoViral’s privacy‑first analytics engine intentionally avoids storing any personally identifiable information ("PII") such as full IP addresses, device fingerprints, or user IDs. We instead rely on ephemeral, aggregated event data processed on our servers. This approach:
- Enhances privacy compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, and similar laws.
- Simplifies consent – In most jurisdictions, strictly necessary cookies do not require opt‑in banners.
- Improves performance – Fewer network requests and smaller payloads.
3. Cookies We May Use (Strictly Necessary)
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
__byo_session |
First‑party, session | Maintains secure log‑in state between page loads. Contains an opaque, random token—not a user ID. | End of session |
__byo_csrf |
First‑party, session | Mitigates cross‑site request‑forgery (CSRF) attacks on form submissions. | End of session |
__byo_pref |
First‑party, persistent | Remembers dashboard display preferences (e.g., dark/light mode). Stores a non‑personal hash. | 30 days |
We do not set these cookies for anonymous visitors browsing marketing pages; they are only created after you log in.
4. Third‑Party Cookies & Tracking Pixels
ByoViral does not use any third‑party cookies, advertising pixels, or social widgets that track you across sites. We do not permit embedded scripts from ad networks, remarketing platforms, or behavioural analytics vendors.
5. Similar Technologies We Avoid
- LocalStorage / IndexedDB – Not used for persistent identifiers.
- Web Beacons & Pixels – No invisible tracking elements.
- Device Fingerprinting – No collection of canvas, WebGL, or font metrics.
6. Managing Cookies
Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can usually modify your settings to decline cookies or delete existing ones:
- Chrome – Settings ▸ Privacy & Security ▸ Cookies and other site data
- Firefox – Preferences ▸ Privacy & Security ▸ Cookies and Site Data
- Safari – Preferences ▸ Privacy ▸ Cookies and website data
- Edge – Settings ▸ Cookies and site permissions ▸ Manage and delete cookies
If you disable all cookies, you will still be able to browse the public portions of ByoViral, but you will not be able to log in to your account.
7. Consent Banner (If Required)
Because our cookies are strictly necessary, most jurisdictions do not require an opt‑in banner. However, if future product features introduce non‑essential cookies (e.g., an integrations marketplace), we will:
- Display a clear consent banner on first visit.
- Offer granular controls for each cookie category (analytics, functional, marketing).
- Honour the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal and Do Not Track (DNT) where legally mandated.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new cookies or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. If changes are material, we will notify registered users via email and an in‑app banner at least 30 days before the new policy takes effect.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, email [email protected] or write to:
ByoViral Ltd.
[Insert registered address]
Attn: Data Protection Officer
SEO Implementation Checklist ✅
- Meta title & description include keywords: cookie policy, ByoViral, privacy‑first analytics.
- Canonical URL –
/cookie-policyor/cookies. - Internal links to Privacy Policy and Terms for authority flow.
- Robots meta
index,follow(allows indexing; duplicates resolved with canonical). - H‑tag hierarchy reflects section importance.
- Add
"WebPage"&"CookiePolicy"schema in JSON‑LD for SERP enhancements.
Legal Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult qualified counsel to tailor it to your business and jurisdiction.