1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us understand how you use BioIdeas.app, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

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

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Service and user experience.

2.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your platform preference or bio style) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or limit how many times you see an ad. We may use these cookies in the future.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These services help us analyze website traffic and improve our Service.

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• Number of visitors and page views
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources and referrals
• Device and browser information

Google Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify individual users. Learn more about Google's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Hosting and CDN Services

Our hosting provider (Vercel) may set cookies for performance optimization and security purposes. These cookies help deliver content faster and protect against malicious activity.

4. How to Control Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

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

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

4.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on BioIdeas.app:

• Some features may not work properly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• You may need to re-enter information

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

5. Cookie Consent

By using BioIdeas.app, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should:

• Disable cookies in your browser settings
• Stop using the Service

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements and obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Displaying a notice on our website (for major changes)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

7. More Information

For more information about how we handle your data, please read our:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@bioideas.app
• Website: https://bioideas.app