1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, how they are controlled, and your rights in relation to them.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We may also use similar technologies such as local storage, pixels, and scripts for comparable purposes.
These technologies support website functionality, security, and measurement of site performance.
3. How We Use Cookies and Tracking Technologies
3.1 Strictly Necessary
Strictly necessary storage is always active and does not require user consent.
These are used for:
- Core website functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Network management and stability
Without these, the website cannot operate correctly.
3.2 Limited Measurement Before Consent
Before you make a cookie choice, the website may use limited, privacy-restricted measurement to understand general traffic and performance.
This includes:
- Use of consent-aware measurement technologies
- Aggregated and non-identifiable reporting
- No marketing, profiling, or cross-site tracking
- No use of advertising features
In this state:
- Advertising and personalization signals are disabled
- Data sharing for ads is restricted
- No user ID tracking is used
- Advanced analytics tools and session recording tools are not active
Important: This processing is designed to be minimal and privacy-focused.
3.3 Analytics (Optional)
With your consent, we enable analytics tools that provide deeper insights into how users interact with the website.
These may include:
- Detailed usage analysis
- Session interaction insights
- Performance and behavior tracking
These tools help improve the website and user experience.
3.4 Marketing and Advertising (Optional)
With your explicit consent, we may use tracking technologies to:
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Measure marketing performance
- Enable remarketing and retargeting
- Support advertising platforms
These may involve third-party services.
3.5 Preferences (Optional)
With your consent, we may store preferences such as:
- Interface settings
- User experience customizations
These enhance usability but are not essential.
4. Consent and Your Choices
You can control how cookies and tracking technologies are used through our consent system.
Available options:
- Accept All: enables analytics, marketing, and preferences
- Reject All: only strictly necessary storage remains active
- Manage Preferences: choose categories individually
5. Changing or Withdrawing Consent
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the Cookie Preferences link available in the website footer.
Your updated preferences will apply to future interactions.
6. Consent Storage
Your preferences are stored in a first-party cookie named:
bcas_cookie_consent
This cookie:
- Stores your selected categories
- Includes metadata such as version and timestamp
- Is retained for up to 180 days
7. Legal Basis for Processing
We process data collected through these technologies based on:
- Legitimate interests for strictly necessary functionality and limited, privacy-restricted measurement
- Your consent for analytics, marketing, and preference-related processing
8. Third-Party Services
Where enabled, analytics and marketing features may rely on third-party providers.
These providers may process data according to their own privacy policies.
9. Data Retention
Data collected through cookies and similar technologies is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal, technical, or operational requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page.
11. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, please refer to the contact details provided in our Privacy Policy.
Need Help With Cookie Choices?
You can review the Privacy Policy, reopen cookie preferences at any time, or contact BCAS for clarification about how website data is handled.
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