Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

2. How We Use Cookies

Born To Banger uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements

We use a consent banner to collect your preference for non-essential cookies. Essential cookies may still be used to keep the website functional.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these cookies, activities you have requested cannot be provided.

• Authentication cookies (remembering you're logged in)
• Security cookies (protecting your data)
• Session cookies (maintaining your shopping cart)

3.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and if you experience any errors.

• Google Analytics (tracking page views and user behavior)
• Heatmap tools (understanding user interactions)
• Error reporting (identifying technical issues)

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

• Language preferences
• Location settings (city selection)
• Font size and display preferences
• Form auto-fill information

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

• Facebook Pixel (social media advertising)
• Google Ads (search and display advertising)
• Retargeting cookies (showing relevant ads after you visit)

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party providers that appear on our pages:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
• Instagram: Social media integration
• YouTube: Video content embedding
• Payment Gateways: Secure payment processing

These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. Please refer to their individual privacy policies for more information.

5. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

5.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help with navigation and remembering information during your visit.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

6. How to Control Cookies

6.1 Cookie Banner Preferences

On your first visit, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner. You can revisit your choice by clearing site data in your browser and setting preferences again.

6.2 Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies after each session
• Accept cookies on a case-by-case basis

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

6.4 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific advertising cookies:

• Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
• Facebook Ad Preferences: Accessible through your Facebook account settings
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

• You may need to log in each time you visit
• Your preferences won't be saved
• Some interactive features may not function
• Booking and payment processes may be affected

8. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

• Web Beacons/Pixels: Small graphic images that track page views
• Local Storage: Storing data in your browser for offline access
• Device Fingerprinting: Identifying devices based on configuration

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through our cookie settings.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

11. More Information

For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please visit our Contact page.