Introduction

When you visit a website, small pieces of data are often saved to your device in the background. These are called cookies. They play an important role in how websites function, how they remember your preferences, and how they deliver a consistent and smooth experience to every visitor. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how this website uses them, what choices you have regarding their use, and how you can manage or remove them from your device.

We believe that every person who visits this website deserves a clear and honest explanation of how their browsing experience is supported behind the scenes. This page is written in simple, direct language so that anyone, regardless of their technical background, can understand exactly what is happening when they browse our store.

By continuing to use this website after reading this policy, you acknowledge that you understand and accept the use of cookies as described here. If you do not wish to allow certain types of cookies, this page also explains how you can adjust your preferences.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, phone, tablet, or any other device you use to browse the internet. They are created by your web browser at the request of the website you are visiting. Each cookie contains a small amount of data, often including a unique identifier, the name of the website that placed it, and an expiration date.

Cookies serve many different purposes. Some are essential for a website to function at all. Others help the site remember who you are from one visit to the next. Some are used to understand how visitors interact with a website so that the experience can be improved over time. And some are placed by third-party tools that support website operations, such as payment processors or analytics platforms.

Cookies do not contain personal information like your name or payment details on their own. However, they can be used in combination with other information to recognize your device and support a more personalized experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Not all cookies are the same. Different types serve different purposes, and understanding the difference helps you make informed decisions about which ones you are comfortable with.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are cookies that are required for this website to function properly. Without them, certain parts of the website would not work at all. They support basic things like navigating between pages, keeping your shopping cart active while you browse, and maintaining a secure session during checkout. These cookies do not collect personal information and are not used for any form of marketing or tracking. Because they are essential to the operation of the website, they are always active and cannot be turned off through your browser settings without affecting your ability to use the site.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow this website to remember choices you make and provide a more personalized experience as a result. For example, they might remember your preferred language or region settings. These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites and are used solely to improve how this website works for you personally. They are generally set to expire after a certain period and are refreshed when you return to the site.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with this website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on each page, and whether any error messages were encountered. This information is gathered in a way that does not personally identify any individual visitor. The data is used in aggregate form to help us improve the structure, content, and performance of this website over time. A better-performing website benefits every visitor, and these cookies play an important role in making that possible.

Payment and Transaction Cookies

When you proceed to checkout and complete a purchase, our payment processor, Stripe, may place cookies on your device as part of the secure transaction process. These cookies help Stripe authenticate your session, detect potential fraud, and ensure that your payment is processed safely and accurately. These cookies are managed by Stripe and operate under their own privacy and data handling policies. We do not have direct control over the cookies placed by Stripe, but their use is limited to supporting the security and functionality of the payment process.

Third-Party Service Cookies

This website may use third-party tools to support functions such as website analytics or performance monitoring. These services may place their own cookies on your device. These third-party cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective service providers. We select our third-party tools carefully and only work with services that maintain responsible data practices. We do not use third-party cookies to serve targeted advertising to visitors of this website.

Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies

Cookies also differ based on how long they remain on your device. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They exist only for the duration of your visit and are commonly used to support things like your shopping cart or a secure login session.

Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, for a set period of time defined by the cookie itself. These are used for things like remembering your preferences or recognizing your device on a return visit. Persistent cookies expire on their own at the end of their defined lifespan, or you can delete them manually at any time.

What We Do Not Use Cookies For

It is just as important to explain what we do not do with cookies as it is to explain what we do. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as your name, address, email, or payment details directly through cookie technology. We do not sell cookie data to third parties. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles or to track your browsing behavior across other websites for marketing purposes. Our use of cookies is limited to what is necessary to operate this website effectively and to understand how we can continue to improve the experience for our visitors.

How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the ability to control how cookies are handled on your device. The most direct way to do this is through your web browser settings. Every major browser provides options for viewing, managing, and deleting cookies. Here is a general overview of where to find these settings in commonly used browsers.

In most browsers, you can find cookie settings under a menu labeled Settings, Preferences, or Privacy and Security. From there, you can choose to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or clear cookies that have already been saved. You can also set your browser to notify you each time a cookie is being placed, giving you the option to accept or reject it in the moment.

Please be aware that disabling cookies, particularly the strictly necessary ones, may affect how this website functions for you. Some features may not work correctly, and parts of the checkout process may be impacted if cookies are fully disabled.

If you use multiple devices or browsers, you will need to manage your cookie preferences separately on each one, as cookie settings do not transfer automatically across devices.

Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies do not stay on your device forever. Each cookie has a defined expiration period, after which it is automatically removed. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire based on their individual settings, which can range from a few days to several months depending on the purpose of the cookie. You can also delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings regardless of their expiration date.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our website evolves, as technology changes, or as applicable guidelines are updated. When changes are made, the date at the top of this page will be revised to reflect when the update took effect. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically so that you always have a current understanding of how cookies are used on this website.

Continued use of this website after any update to this policy indicates your acceptance of the revised terms. If you have concerns about any changes, you are always welcome to contact us directly.

Your Privacy Matters

We take our responsibilities around privacy and data seriously. ByteNetFort operates in full compliance with the guidelines set by the Federal Trade Commission, and our approach to cookies reflects that same commitment to honesty and transparency. We use cookies to make this website work well and to understand how we can serve our customers better, nothing more and nothing less.

If you ever have a question about how your data is handled or want more information about the cookies used on this website, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or want to speak with someone about any privacy-related concern, we are here to help.

Toll Free: +1 (855) 688-5490 Email: Support@bytenetfort.com

We are committed to being open, honest, and responsive, and we welcome any questions you may have about how this website operates.