Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how BeeCastly ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at beecastly.com and use our services.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics, and deliver a personalized experience.

We also use similar technologies including pixel tags, web beacons, local storage, and session storage (collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

4. Your Choices

You have several options to control cookies:

• Our Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, you can accept all, reject non-essential, or customize which categories to allow.
• Change Settings Anytime: Click the "Cookie Settings" button (bottom-left of any page) to update your preferences at any time.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that this may affect website functionality.
• Opt-Out Links:
  • Google Analytics: Browser Add-on
  • Network Advertising Initiative: Opt-out page
  • Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.eu

5. Legal Basis

We process cookie data under the following legal bases:

• Essential cookies: Legitimate interest — these are strictly necessary for the provision of our service.
• Non-essential cookies: Consent — we only load analytics, marketing, and preference cookies after you explicitly grant permission via our cookie banner.

Under the GDPR (EU), UK GDPR, and ePrivacy Directive, prior consent is required before setting non-essential cookies. We comply with these requirements by blocking all non-essential cookies until you provide affirmative consent.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties include:

• Google LLC — Analytics and advertising (Privacy Policy)
• Meta Platforms, Inc. — Facebook Pixel and social plugins (Privacy Policy)

7. Data Retention

Your cookie consent preferences are stored locally on your device for up to 12 months, after which you will be asked to re-confirm your choices. We also maintain a server-side consent log for compliance auditing purposes.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the consent version and re-display the cookie banner so you can review and update your preferences.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: beecastly.com/contact