1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
BlackRaven AI uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).
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, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
- Security cookies: Protect against security threats
- Load balancing cookies: Distribute website traffic
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Heat mapping: Shows where users click and scroll
- Performance monitoring: Identifies technical issues
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
- Language preferences: Remember your language choice
- Theme settings: Remember your display preferences
- Form data: Remember information you've entered
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
- Social media cookies: Enable social sharing features
- Advertising cookies: Display targeted advertisements
- Retargeting cookies: Show relevant ads on other websites
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn integration
- Content Delivery Networks: Fast loading of website resources
- Marketing Tools: Email marketing and lead generation
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
6. Managing Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
6.2 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
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Forms may not save your progress
- Personalized content may not be available
- Website performance may be affected
- Some interactive features may not work
8. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Change your preferences at any time
9. 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.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
11. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit: