BloxKey Cookie Policy

Last Updated: August 5, 2025
Version: 1.0

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

This Cookie Policy explains how BloxKey ("BloxKey," "we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website bloxkey.com (the "Site").

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

2.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website.

What We Use:

Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery
Load balancing cookies: Distribute website traffic efficiently

Legal Basis: These cookies are essential for website operation and do not require consent.

Duration: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Security cookies typically last 24 hours.

2.2 Cookies We Do NOT Currently Use

Analytics Cookies:

We do not currently use Google Analytics
We do not track user behavior across pages
We do not collect usage statistics via cookies

Marketing/Advertising Cookies:

We do not use advertising cookies
We do not track users for marketing purposes
We do not share cookie data with advertisers

Social Media Cookies:

We do not embed social media widgets
We do not use social media tracking cookies
We do not integrate with social platforms

3. FUTURE COOKIE USE

3.1 Planned Analytics

As we develop our services, we may implement:

Website analytics to understand user preferences
Performance monitoring to improve site speed
Error tracking to fix technical issues

3.2 Enhanced Functionality

We may add cookies for:

User preferences (language, theme settings)
Form completion (remembering partial entries)
Customer support (chat functionality)

3.3 Consent Requirement

Any new cookies that are not essential will:

Require your explicit consent
Be clearly explained before implementation
Provide easy opt-out mechanisms
Be documented in an updated Cookie Policy

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

4.1 Current Third-Party Services

Email Service (Brevo):

May set cookies for email signup forms
Used only for newsletter subscription functionality
Subject to Brevo's cookie policy

Website Hosting:

Hosting provider may set technical cookies
Used only for website delivery and security
Automatically deleted after your session

4.2 Third-Party Cookie Control

We do not control third-party cookies set by:

External websites you visit before or after ours
Embedded content from other sites
External services we may integrate in the future

5. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

5.1 Browser Controls

All Major Browsers Allow You To:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Delete existing cookies
Receive notifications before cookies are set
Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Chrome:

Click Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Choose your preferred cookie settings

Firefox:

Click Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Choose your preferred cookie settings

Safari:

Click Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Choose your preferred cookie settings

Edge:

Click Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Choose your preferred cookie settings

5.2 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Essential Cookies:

Blocking may prevent website functionality
Some features may not work properly
Security features may be reduced

Future Analytics Cookies:

Blocking will not affect website functionality
We will not be able to improve user experience based on usage data
No negative impact on your use of our services

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

iOS Devices: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies

Android Devices: Browser app → Settings → Site settings → Cookies

6. COOKIE RETENTION PERIODS

6.1 Session Cookies

Duration: Until you close your browser
Purpose: Maintain session state during your visit
Deletion: Automatic when browser is closed

6.2 Persistent Cookies

Security cookies: 24 hours maximum
Future preference cookies: Up to 1 year (when implemented)
Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years (if implemented with consent)

7. INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

7.1 GDPR Compliance (EU/UK)

For EU and UK visitors:

Essential cookies do not require consent
Non-essential cookies require explicit consent
You have the right to withdraw consent at any time
We provide clear information about all cookie uses

7.2 CCPA Compliance (California)

For California residents:

Cookies may constitute "personal information"
You have rights regarding cookie-collected data
We do not sell cookie data to third parties
You can opt out of any future data sales

7.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable cookie and privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate, including Canada, Australia, and other countries with data protection regulations.

8. COOKIE NOTICE AND CONSENT

8.1 Current Implementation

Notice Method:

Information provided in this Cookie Policy
Reference in our Privacy Policy
Footer links on every page

Consent for Essential Cookies:

Implied consent through continued use
Essential for website functionality
Cannot be disabled without affecting functionality

Plain English: We tell you about cookies through this policy and links on our website. Since we only use essential cookies right now, your continued use of our site means you're okay with them.

8.2 Future Consent Mechanism

When we implement non-essential cookies, we will:

Display a clear cookie consent banner
Explain each type of cookie
Allow granular consent choices
Provide easy opt-out options
Remember your preferences

8.3 Withdrawal of Consent

You can withdraw consent at any time by:

Changing your browser settings
Contacting us at [email protected]
Using future cookie preference centers (when available)

9. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

9.1 Policy Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy when we:

Implement new types of cookies
Change our cookie practices
Update technical implementations
Comply with new legal requirements

9.2 Notification of Changes

Material Changes:

Email notification to newsletter subscribers
Prominent website notice
Updated consent mechanisms (if applicable)

Minor Changes:

Updated "Effective Date"
Notice in our Privacy Policy

9.3 Version History

This Cookie Policy will maintain a version history showing:

Date of each update
Summary of changes made
Links to previous versions (when applicable)

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

10.1 Cookie Questions

For questions about our cookie practices:

Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
General Legal: [email protected]
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"

10.2 Technical Issues

For technical problems related to cookies:

Clear your browser cache and cookies
Check your browser settings
Contact us if problems persist

10.3 Complaints

EU/UK Residents: Contact your local data protection authority Other Jurisdictions: Contact the relevant privacy regulator in your country

11. RELATED POLICIES

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside:

Privacy Policy: How we collect and use your personal information
Terms of Service: Terms governing your use of our website

All policies are available at: https://www.bloxkey.com

12. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Cookie Identification

Essential Cookies Currently Used:

PHPSESSID - Session management (expires when browser closes)
csrf_token - Security protection (expires in 24 hours)
lb_session - Load balancing (expires when browser closes)

12.2 Local Storage

We may also use:

Local Storage: For temporary data that doesn't need to be sent to servers
Session Storage: For data that expires when you close the browser tab

These technologies are similar to cookies but are not sent to our servers automatically.

13. EFFECTIVE DATE

This Cookie Policy is effective as of August 5, 2025 and supersedes all previous versions.

Version: 1.0
Last Updated: August 5, 2025