Cookie Policy

  1. Introduction and Scope
    Welcome to our website, operated by Badger Bee, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”). This Website Cookie Policy (“Policy”) is designed to provide you with detailed and transparent information about our use of cookies and other similar tracking technologies on our website and any related services (collectively, the “Services”).
    This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more extensive information on our data processing practices. By continuing to use our Services after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you acknowledge that you have been informed about our use of cookies as described in this Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy rights in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
    This document outlines what cookies are, the specific types of cookies we deploy, the purposes for which we use them, the involvement of third parties, and the rights and choices you have regarding these technologies.
  2. What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
    Cookies are small data files, typically consisting of a string of letters and numbers, that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device (“Device”) by a web server when you access a website. These files enable the website to recognize your Device and store information about your preferences or past actions over a period.
    In addition to standard cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies, including:
    • Web Beacons (or “pixels”): These are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, embedded invisibly on web pages or in emails. They are used to understand user activity, such as whether you have visited a page or opened an email, and to track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
    • Scripts: These are small pieces of website code that are executed on your browser to collect information about your interactions with our Services, such as which links you click.
    • Local Storage Objects (LSOs): Technologies like HTML5 allow website data to be stored locally within your browser. This can be used to remember your settings and preferences, providing a faster and more customized user experience.
    For the purpose of this Policy, all these technologies will be collectively referred to as “Cookies.”
  3. Legal Basis for Processing
    Our use of Cookies may involve the processing of your personal data. We rely on different legal bases for this processing, in accordance with applicable data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
    • Consent: For all non-essential Cookies, including those used for performance analytics, functionality, and marketing, we rely on your explicit consent. You provide this consent through our cookie consent management platform when you first visit our website. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
    • Legitimate Interest: For Strictly Necessary Cookies that are essential for the operation and security of our website, we process data based on our legitimate interest to provide a functional and secure service. Without these Cookies, the Services you have requested cannot be provided.
  4. How We Use Cookies and for What Purposes
    We use first-party and third-party Cookies for various purposes to operate and improve our Services. It is our firm policy not to sell your personal data collected through Cookies to any third-party entities. The data is used exclusively for the purposes detailed below.
    1. To Ensure Essential Website Functionality (Strictly Necessary Cookies)
      These Cookies are indispensable for the basic operation of our website. They are required to enable you to navigate our Services and use its core features.
      • Purpose: Session management, load balancing, security authentication, and remembering items in a shopping cart.
      • Data Collected: Anonymous session identifiers, user authentication status, security tokens.
      • Consequence of Disabling: Our website may not function correctly, and you may be unable to access certain secure areas or complete transactions. These Cookies do not require your prior consent.
    2. For Performance and Analytics (Performance Cookies)
      These Cookies collect aggregated and anonymized information about how visitors interact with our website. The insights gained help us understand user behavior, identify and resolve errors, and improve the overall performance of our Services.
      • Purpose: To count visitor numbers, understand which pages are most popular, analyze user navigation paths, measure page load times, and generate statistical reports.
      • Data Collected: Anonymized IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
      • Third-Party Involvement: We may use third-party analytics services like Google Analytics. These providers process data on our behalf under strict contractual obligations.
    3. To Enhance User Experience (Functionality Cookies)
      These Cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past to provide a more personalized and convenient experience.
      • Purpose: Remembering your username, language preference, region, font size adjustments, and other customizable site settings.
      • Data Collected: User-specific settings and preferences, login information (if you select “Remember Me”).
      • Consequence of Disabling: The website will not remember your personal settings, requiring you to re-enter them on each visit.
    4. For Research and Productivity Improvement (Research Cookies)
      We utilize certain Cookies to gather data for internal research and to collaborate with trusted partners to improve our business operations, technology, and service offerings.
      • Purpose: To analyze user interaction patterns on a large scale to identify opportunities for service enhancement, workflow optimization, and productivity gains. Data shared for this purpose is aggregated and anonymized to the greatest extent possible to protect your privacy.
      • Data Collected: Anonymized data on feature usage, task completion rates, and user interface interactions.
      • Third-Party Sharing: We may share this anonymized or aggregated dataset with select third-party research partners and technology consultants. These partners are contractually bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements, prohibiting them from using the data for any other purpose than the specified research and development project. This sharing is conducted to help us innovate and deliver better services to you.
  5. Your Rights and How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
    You have full control over the use of non-essential Cookies on your Device. We provide several mechanisms for you to manage your preferences.
    1. Cookie Consent Banner
      When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This tool allows you to:
      • Accept All: Consent to the use of all categories of Cookies.
      • Reject All: Reject all non-essential Cookies.
      • Customize Preferences: Selectively consent to specific categories of Cookies (e.g., Performance, Functionality) while rejecting others.
      Your preferences will be saved and respected on subsequent visits. You can change your mind at any time by accessing the “Cookie Settings” link, typically located in the footer of our website.
    2. Browser Controls
      Most modern web browsers provide you with granular control over Cookies. You can configure your browser to:
      • Block all Cookies from all websites.
      • Block third-party Cookies only.
      • Notify you when a Cookie is being placed on your Device.
      • Delete all Cookies when you close the browser.
      Please be aware that if you use your browser settings to block all Cookies (including Strictly Necessary Cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our website. The methods for managing Cookies vary by browser; please consult your browser’s “Help” or “Settings” menu for detailed instructions:
      • Google Chrome
      • Mozilla Firefox
      • Apple Safari
      • Microsoft Edge
    3. Opt-Out Tools
      For analytics Cookies, you can also use specific opt-out tools provided by third parties, such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  6. Compliance with Global Privacy Laws
    We are committed to adhering to major international data protection regulations.
    • For Residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland (under GDPR): You have specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and the right to data portability. Our use of Cookies and the processing of your data adhere to the principles outlined in the GDPR.
    • For Residents of California (under CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information is being collected about you, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information. As stated, we do not sell your data. The term “sharing” under CPRA may apply to our use of analytics or advertising Cookies, and you can opt out of this activity via our cookie consent tool.
  7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
    We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed.
  8. Contact Us
    If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact our Data Protection Officer or our privacy team.
    Badger Bee, LLC
    3151 Airway Ave, Suite L1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    support@badgerbee.com
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