Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how StormBytes ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit stormbytes.pro. It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Similar technologies include web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies".

2. How We Use Cookies

StormBytes uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submission, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.

• sb_cookies_accepted — Stores your cookie consent preference. Expires after 12 months.
• Session cookies — Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used to maintain session state.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with stormbytes.pro by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content, navigation, and overall user experience.

• Page view counts and popular content identification.
• Traffic source analysis (how visitors find our site).
• Device and browser type statistics.
• Geographic distribution of our readership (country and state level only).

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences across visits. They do not track your activity on other websites.

• Remembering your newsletter subscription status.
• Storing display preferences such as dark mode settings.

3. Cookies We Do Not Use

StormBytes does not use:

• Advertising or targeting cookies.
• Cross-site tracking cookies.
• Social media tracking pixels from third-party platforms.
• Cookies that collect sensitive personal information.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies used on stormbytes.pro fall into two categories based on duration:

• Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (typically 12 months) or until you delete them manually.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit stormbytes.pro, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of the screen. You may choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at that time.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View the cookies stored on your device.
• Delete all or specific cookies.
• Block cookies from specific websites.
• Block all third-party cookies.
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of stormbytes.pro. For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6. Third-Party Cookies

StormBytes does not currently embed third-party content that sets cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly and you will be notified via the cookie consent banner.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. StormBytes respects DNT signals where technically feasible. When a DNT signal is detected, we limit data collection to strictly necessary cookies only.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

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

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: StormBytes, Level 4, 80 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
• Phone: +61 2 9000 1234