Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how Blogees ("we", "us", "our", or "the Platform") uses them on our website and online services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your use of cookies and related technology.
By continuing to use Blogees, you accept the use of cookies under the terms described here, unless you disable them through the consent panel or your browser settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies allow us to:
- •Identify your session
- •Remember your preferences
- •Analyze traffic and usage
- •Ensure security
- •Provide personalized features
We also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and web beacons.
There are two main types of cookies:
- •Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- •Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are used to:
- •Manage your session
- •Enable user login and authentication
- •Security and protection against abuse
- •Save basic settings
Examples: Authentication cookies (Appwrite), session cookies
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features such as:
- •Language preferences
- •Editor settings
- •Account customization
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to obtain usage statistics and improve the platform. Information collected includes:
- •Device and browser type
- •Time spent on pages
- •Pages visited
- •Events (clicks, scrolling)
- •Anonymized IP addresses (in the EU)
These cookies are only loaded with your consent if you are in the European Union.
Performance and Security Cookies
If Blogees activates Cloudflare, cookies will be used to:
- •Control site performance
- •Detect malicious traffic
- •Optimize content delivery
These cookies are necessary to maintain the security and stability of the service.
Third-Party Cookies
Blogees may use external providers such as:
- •Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- •Cloudflare: For security and performance
- •Amazon SES: For email sending (does not install cookies)
Google Fonts does not install cookies on Blogees because it is loaded locally. These providers may process data outside your country, using legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) when necessary.
Cookies Used by Blogees
This is an indicative list of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| appwrite_session | Appwrite | Maintain user session | Session |
| blogees_session | Blogees | Authentication and security | Session |
| preferences_* | Blogees | Save user settings | Variable |
Analytics Cookies (Only with consent in EU)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Identify visits | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Daily analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limit requests | 1 minute |
Security Cookies (When Cloudflare is active)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security verification | Variable |
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You have several options:
Preferences Panel (EU only)
If you are in Europe, Blogees will display a banner where you can:
- •Accept all cookies
- •Reject non-essential cookies
- •Configure your preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- •Set your browser to refuse all cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent
- •Delete cookies that have already been set on your device
- •Block or delete cookies from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and mobile browsers
If you disable certain cookies, you may not be able to access or use some features of our website.
Cookies and International Regulations
European Union (GDPR / ePrivacy)
- •Non-essential cookies require prior consent
- •Users can withdraw consent at any time
California (CCPA / CPRA)
Cookies may be considered "identifiers". Users can:
- •Request information about data usage
- •Reject tracking cookies
- •Exercise rights through the Privacy Policy
Blogees does not sell personal data, including cookies.
Brazil (LGPD)
The use of cookies requires:
- •Clear information
- •Consent when not strictly necessary
- •Possibility of revocation
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: support@blogees.com
Address: San Francisco, CA, United States
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any relevant changes before they become effective. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD), and other applicable privacy laws. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website.