1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
BlueSkyAssist uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Navigation and access to secure areas
- Form submission and validation
- Session management
- Security features
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us:
- Count visits and traffic sources
- Measure and improve site performance
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Identify and fix errors
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remembering your preferences
- Chat widget functionality
- Language preferences
- Previously viewed content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| chat_state | Remembers chat widget state | Session | Functionality |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring. Learn more
- Font Awesome: For icon loading and caching
- Google Fonts: For font loading and optimization
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Receive alerts when cookies are being sent
5.2 How to Manage in Popular Browsers
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:
- Some website features may not function properly
- Your preferences won't be saved between visits
- The chat widget may not work correctly
- You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@blueskyassist.com
- Address: BlueSkyAssist, 123 Business Ave, Suite 100, New York, NY 10001