Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
Bravemindshift ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the bravemindshift.info website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.
By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing behavior.
Cookies can be either:
- Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period and continue to function across multiple browser sessions.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential (Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, basic website operations would not be possible.
Examples: Security tokens, session identifiers, CSRF protection
2. Performance (Analytics) Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect anonymous data about page views, click patterns, and user engagement, allowing us to improve content and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, traffic sources
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience. They may remember language settings, display preferences, or content recommendations based on your browsing history.
Examples: Language preferences, theme settings, article bookmarks
4. Marketing & Targeting Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity across our website and potentially other websites to display relevant content and information aligned with your interests.
Examples: Retargeting pixels, interest-based content recommendations
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- • Providing Services: To maintain website functionality and ensure secure access to our platform
- • Analyzing Website Performance: To measure traffic patterns, user engagement, and content effectiveness
- • Personalizing Content: To tailor article recommendations and display settings to individual preferences
- • Improving User Experience: To understand which features and content resonate with our audience
- • Security & Fraud Prevention: To protect against unauthorized access and malicious activity
Cookies Used on Our Website
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session identification | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Google Analytics request throttling | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Server-side session management | Session |
| bms_preferences | Functionality | User display and language preferences | 1 year |
| bms_consent | Essential | Cookie consent tracking | 1 year |
| bms_bookmark | Functionality | Article bookmarks and reading history | 6 months |
| utm_* | Analytics | Campaign tracking parameters | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device to help us analyze website performance and deliver relevant content. These include:
- • Google Analytics: For understanding visitor behavior and website usage patterns
- • Content Delivery Networks (CDN): For tracking resource loading and performance optimization
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they collect and use data.
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Clear existing cookies
- Receive a notification when a cookie is set
Instructions for popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
Important Notice
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your experience on our platform. Essential cookies are necessary for core features to work properly, and we cannot disable them based on individual preference. However, you can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific analytics services:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out
- Use browser "Do Not Track" feature (if supported by your browser)
- Disable third-party cookies in your browser settings
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for how DNT signals are interpreted. While we respect user privacy preferences, we may not adjust our data collection practices based solely on DNT signals due to lack of standardization. However, you can always manage cookie preferences through your browser settings as described above.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website following publication of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.
Questions About This Policy?
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please send us feedback about this page. Our editorial team will review your message promptly.
Bravemindshift
Jalan Malioboro 173
Surabaya
Website: bravemindshift.info
Additional Resources
For more information about privacy and data protection, please refer to our:
- → Privacy Policy
- → Terms of Service
- → Frequently Asked Questions
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