Effective Date: August 11, 2025
Last Updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how The Byte Beam (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://thebytebeam.com and related digital services (collectively, the “Services”).
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
- What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, analyze performance, and deliver relevant content or advertising.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, SDKs, and local storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies.”
- Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the Website functions correctly
- To remember user preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To measure performance and improve our Services
- To support advertising, sponsorships, and analytics
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality such as security, accessibility, and network management.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests / required for service delivery
Consent required: No (where permitted by law)
- Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or region, to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
Legal basis: Consent (where required)
Consent required: Yes, in certain jurisdictions
- Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users move through the site. This information is aggregated and used to improve performance and content quality.
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics.
Legal basis: Consent (where required)
Consent required: Yes
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set by us or by advertising partners to:
- Deliver relevant advertising
- Measure ad performance
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Support sponsorship and monetization activities
These cookies may involve the sharing of certain identifiers or browsing activity for cross-context behavioral advertising, as defined under applicable privacy laws.
Legal basis: Consent (where required)
Consent required: Yes
- Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties that provide services to us, such as:
- Analytics providers
- Advertising and ad-technology partners
- Commenting or engagement platforms
- Embedded content providers (e.g., video or social media players)
We do not control how third parties use cookies or personal information. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
- Your Cookie Choices and Controls
- Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You may update your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link on the Website.
- Browser Controls
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
- Advertising Opt-Out Tools
You may opt out of interest-based advertising through industry tools such as:
- Network Advertising Initiative
- Digital Advertising Alliance (YourAdChoices)
- Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Where required by law, we recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for advertising purposes.
- “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. However, we may share certain information through cookies and similar technologies for advertising and analytics purposes, as defined under applicable privacy laws.
California residents and others with similar rights may opt out of such sharing by:
- Using our cookie preference tools
- Visiting our “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” page
- Enabling Global Privacy Control (GPC)
- Data Retention
Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a defined period). Retention periods vary depending on the cookie’s purpose but are limited to what is reasonably necessary.
- Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
The Byte Beam
Email: privacy@thebytebeam.com
