Cookie Policy

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 to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

BackendCloud uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by our partners).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Helps us analyze website usage and performance
• Google Ads: Enables advertising and remarketing campaigns
• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and optimizes ad campaigns
• LinkedIn Insight Tag: Measures campaign effectiveness
• YouTube: Embedded videos and tracking
• Hotjar: User behavior analysis and feedback

5. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set up notifications when cookies are set

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:

• Google Ads Settings
• Facebook Ad Preferences
• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page

5.3 Cookie Preference Center

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner that appears when you first visit our website, or by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

6. Browser-Specific Instructions

6.1 Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy and security"
4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
5. Choose your preferred cookie settings

6.2 Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button and select "Settings"
2. Select "Privacy & Security"
3. In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, adjust settings

6.3 Safari

1. Go to Safari menu and select "Preferences"
2. Click on "Privacy" tab
3. Select your cookie preferences

6.4 Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots menu
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
4. Select "Cookies and site data"

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some features may not work properly:

• Login functionality may be impaired
• Preferences will not be saved
• Some interactive features may not work
• Analytics data will not be collected
• Personalized content may not be available

8. Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies and tracking through:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID

9. Data Protection and Privacy

Our use of cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and using cookies responsibly in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

BackendCloud
340 Hessle Ave
Toronto, New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0
Canada
Phone: +1 (647) 542-6312
Email: privacy@backeendcloud.com

12. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• Privacy Commissioner of Canada