Cookies Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on Beyond Boundaries.
Last Updated: November 15, 2024
Introduction
Beyond Boundaries uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Performance cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Functionality cookies: These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting cookies: These may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| beyondtech_session | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Saves your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Performance Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 2 years |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Functionality Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Remembers user preferences (e.g., theme settings) | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Tracks which mentors or resources you've recently viewed | 30 days |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and improve the user experience. These cookies may include:
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze how visitors use our website
- Hotjar: Used to analyze user behavior and improve user experience
- Intercom: Used to provide customer support chat functionality
- Social Media Cookies: Allow you to share content on social media platforms
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.
The way you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls varies from browser to browser. You should visit your browser's help menu for more information.
Managing Cookies in Popular Browsers:
Additionally, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit:
Cookie Preferences Tool
You can also manage your cookie preferences directly on our website using our cookie consent tool. You can access this tool by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Changes to Our Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookies Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
You are advised to review this Cookies Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookies Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]