Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Byte Journal uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.bytejournal.info. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined below.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect and use data online.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and other settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have requested (like logging in or submitting forms) cannot be provided.
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use tools such as Google Analytics to track website usage and performance.
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
d) Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party services and are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. They track your browsing habits across different websites.
You can control whether or not you allow targeting cookies by managing your preferences in the cookie banner or browser settings.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services. These include:
- Google Analytics (for traffic and usage reporting)
- Embedded content providers such as YouTube, Twitter, or external advertising networks
We do not control the operation of these third-party cookies. Please consult the respective third-party websites for more information.
4. Cookie Consent and Control
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to the use of certain cookies.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Reconfiguring your choices in our cookie preference banner (if available)
- Visiting www.aboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu for more information
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies may collect information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Time spent on the site
- Pages visited and links clicked
This data is used solely for analytical purposes and is not used to personally identify visitors unless explicitly stated.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or our data practices. Any changes will be published on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you through the site.
We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please get in touch:
Byte Journal
Address: 15 Palace Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1PA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 078 4516 6128
Email: [email protected]
