Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Black Backpack uses cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve user experience and website performance
• Provide relevant content and advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Customer Support Tools: For live chat and customer service

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly or may be unavailable if you choose to disable cookies.

7. Cookie Retention

Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 24 months

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

10. Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of our website.