In order to ensure the utmost clarity in this Cookie Policy, the following terms are precisely defined whenever they are mentioned:
- Cookie: A small piece of data generated by a website and stored by your web browser. Its purpose is to identify your browser, provide analytical insights, and remember specific information about you, such as your language preference or login credentials.
- Company: Whenever this policy refers to "Company," "we," "us," or "our," it pertains to BLINCPH, the entity responsible for your information as outlined in this Cookie Policy.
- Device: This encompasses any internet-connected device, including but not limited to phones, tablets, computers, or any other device capable of accessing BLINCPH and its services.
- Personal Data: This term encompasses any information that, either directly or indirectly, or when combined with other data, including personal identification numbers, enables the identification or potential identification of an individual.
- Service: This denotes the service provided by BLINCPH as delineated in the relevant terms (if available) and on this platform.
- Third-Party Service: This refers to entities such as advertisers, contest sponsors, promotional and marketing partners, and others who either provide our content or offer products and services that we believe may be of interest to you.
- Website: The site accessible via the following URL: https://blinc.ph/
Introduction
This Cookie Policy is designed to elucidate the manner in which BLINCPH, in conjunction with its affiliates, collectively referred to as "BLINCPH," "we," "us," or "ours," utilizes cookies and akin technologies to identify you during your visits to our website. Our website includes, but is not limited to, https://blinc.ph/ and any affiliated URLs, mobile or localized versions, along with related domains and sub-domains (collectively referred to as "Websites"). This policy offers an insight into the functionality of these technologies, the rationale behind their usage, and the options available for managing them.
What Constitutes a Cookie?
A cookie represents a diminutive text file that resides on your computer or any other internet-connected device. Its primary purpose is to discern your web browser, facilitate analytical functions, and retain specific details about you, such as your preferred language or login credentials. It's important to note that cookies are entirely benign and lack the capability to execute programs or transmit viruses to your device.
Why Do We Employ Cookies?
On our website, both first-party and third-party cookies serve several distinct purposes, including:
- Facilitating Website Operation and Functionality: Cookies ensure the smooth operation and functionality of our website.
- Enhancing User Experience: We employ cookies to enhance your overall experience on our website, streamlining navigation and expediting accessibility.
- Customizing User Experience: Cookies aid in tailoring a unique user experience, allowing us to comprehend what content or features are valuable and interesting to you.
- Analyzing Website Usage: We use cookies to analyze how our website is utilized, helping us optimize and personalize it for improved performance.
- Personalizing Marketing and Sales: Cookies enable us to identify potential areas of interest and personalize marketing and sales interactions.
- User Definition: In this context, "You" refers to an individual or entity registered with BLINCPH to utilize our Services.
Types of Cookies Utilized by BLINCPH
- Cookies fall into two categories:Session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies persist until they reach their expiration date or are manually deleted. These expiration periods are established within the cookies themselves, with some expiring after mere minutes and others enduring for multiple years. Cookies originating from the website you are currently visiting are referred to as "first-party cookies."
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are indispensable for the functionality of our website and cannot be deactivated within our systems. They are vital for enabling website navigation and utilizing its features. Disabling or removing these cookies may impede your ability to use our website effectively.
- Essential Cookies: Our use of essential cookies ensures the proper functioning of our website. These cookies are crucial for core functionality, including security, network management, customization of your cookie preferences, and accessibility. Without them, fundamental services would be inaccessible. You have the option to disable these cookies by adjusting your browser settings, but this action may affect the functionality of our Websites.
Performance and Functionality Cookies
While non-essential for basic website functionality, these cookies play a vital role in improving the performance and functionality of our site. Without them, certain features, such as video content, may become inaccessible. Additionally, you may need to manually input your login credentials during each website visit, as we won't be able to remember your previous login.
Analytics and Customization Cookies
This category of cookies gathers information crucial for several purposes, including:
- Understanding Website Usage: These cookies aid us in comprehending how visitors utilize our website and the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Website Personalization: We use these cookies to tailor our website to your preferences and needs.
We utilize cookies provided by Google Analytics to collect limited data directly from users' browsers. This data enables us to gain deeper insights into your interactions with our website. You can find more information about how Google collects and utilizes this data in their privacy policy: [Google Privacy Policy] (https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/). If you wish to opt out of all Google-supported analytics on our websites, you can do so by visiting: [Google Analytics Opt-Out] (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
Social Media Cookies
These cookies come into play when you interact with our content via social media features like sharing buttons or "liking" our content on our site. Additionally, if you connect your account or engage with our material through platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, or Google+, these cookies may be activated. The social network in question will then register your interaction. Moreover, these cookies might contain specific code designed to track ad conversions, optimize ads based on collected data, create targeted audience groups for future ads, and retarget users who have already taken specific actions on the platform.
Third-Party Cookies
While some cookies on our website are directly set by BLINC PH (first-party cookies), others originate from third-party sources. Our websites may integrate content from third parties, particularly for advertising purposes. These third-party service providers have the authority to set their own cookies in your web browser. Many of the performance and functionality, advertising, marketing, and analytics cookies mentioned earlier are managed by these third-party service providers. Please note that we do not govern the utilization of these third-party cookies, as they are exclusively accessible to the third party responsible for their initial setup.
How you can manage cookies?
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their 'settings' preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information. Browser manufacturers provide help pages relating to cookie management in their products.
Browser manufacturers provide help pages relating to cookie management in their products. Please see below for more information:
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari (Desktop)
- Safari (Mobile)
- Android Browser
- Opera
- Opera Mobile
Blocking and Disabling Cookies and Similar Technologies
No matter where you are located, you have the option to configure your browser settings to block cookies and similar technologies. However, it's important to note that taking this action may hinder the functionality of our website, potentially preventing it from operating correctly and limiting your ability to access all of its features and services. Furthermore, blocking cookies in your browser might result in the loss of certain saved information, such as login details and site preferences. It's worth mentioning that disabling a cookie or a specific category of cookies does not automatically remove the cookie from your browser. You will need to manually delete cookies from your browser settings. For more detailed instructions, please refer to your browser's help menu.
Changes To Our Cookie Policy
As we continue to evolve our services and policies, there may be occasions where adjustments are needed to this Cookie Policy to accurately reflect these changes. Unless compelled by legal requirements, we will notify you of any modifications to this Cookie Policy, typically through our service. This will provide you with an opportunity to review the changes before they take effect. If you choose to continue using our service following the update, you will be bound by the revised Cookie Policy. If you do not wish to agree to this or any updated Cookie Policy, you have the option to delete your account.
Your Consent
By using our website, registering an account, or making a purchase, you hereby consent to our Cookie Policy and agree to its terms
Contact Us
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding our Cookie Policy.
- Via Email: info@blinc.ph
- Via Phone Number: +1 302 574 6369