Cookie Policy
Effective from 03.22.2025
The website https://blockchainreporter.net/ (“Website”) is managed by BCN ADVERTISING SERVICES VIA WEBSITES – FZCO, economic registration number: 12543511, having its registered address at: IFZA Business Park, DDP, PO Box 342001, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (hereinafter — “Company”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”), a company that understands that Your privacy is important to You and are committed to being transparent about the technologies it uses. The term “Website” also refers to any sub-website, and/or associated domains (and/or subdomains) of https://blockchainreporter.net/.
This Cookie Policy (“Cookie Policy”, “Policy”) constitutes the official policy that governs the use of Cookies on the Website.
As part of Our efforts to enhance the user(-s) of the Website (“User”, “You”, “Your”) experience of using the Website, We utilize Cookies. Cookies are also necessary for the proper functioning of the Website, to customize its use for You, to improve the efficiency of the Website, as well as to collect statistical data.
Please read carefully the Cookie Policy before using the Website.
1. GENERAL
Aligned with Our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, the Cookie Policy states the legal framework for the Website and the User shall be bound by such terms.
Definitions, not specified herein, shall have the same meaning as in the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The Cookie Policy is intended to explain to Users (1) what Cookies are, (2) what types of Cookies are collected and used on the Website, (3) why We need to store and use them, (4) how to manage Cookies.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
“Cookies” are small text files that are downloaded and stored on Your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when You visit the Website. Cookies may contain a unique identifier and store information about Your browsing behavior, preferences, session details, or other Data necessary to improve Website functionality.
The Cookies are installed by a request issued by a web server to a browser (eg: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox) and are completely “passive” (does not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware and cannot access the information on the User’s hard drive).
A Cookie consists of 2 parts: the name and the content or value of the Cookie. Moreover, the duration of existence of a Cookie is determined; technically, only the web server that sent the Cookie can access it again when a User returns to the website associated with that web server. Cookies themselves do not require Personal Data to be used and, in most cases, do not personally identify Internet Users.
Cookies may be stored until You close Your web browser (“session Cookies”) or during a repeat visit (“persistent Cookies”). Persistent Cookies remain on the User’s device for a certain period of time specified in the Cookies. They are activated every time the User visits the Website.
Cookies may also be used to collect anonymous statistics about the experience of visiting the Website. The Data collected is not personally identifiable and is limited to the minimum information necessary to optimize the performance of the Website. However, some tracking technologies may be used in combination with other Data to create User profiles or track behavior across multiple websites, subject to applicable privacy regulations.
In order to obtain additional general information about Cookies, You can check out information about HTTP Cookies, which is available at the following link.
3. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF COOKIES?
A Cookie contains information that connects a web-browser (the User) and a specific web-server (the Website). If a browser accesses that web-server again, it can read the information already stored and react accordingly. Cookies provide Users with a pleasant browsing experience and support the efforts of many websites to offer comfortable services to users. We use Cookies to improve the Website’s performance and to distinguish Users from each other.
4. TYPES OF COOKIES USED ON THE WEBSITE
The Company may use the following type of Cookies:
- Statistics Cookies. These Cookies gather information about visits and traffic sources, helping Us assess and enhance the Website’s performance. For example, they collect information about which pages are visited most often, how Users move from one link to another, and error messages they receive from certain pages. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous. It does not contain Personal Data. It only serves the purpose of evaluating and enhancing the experience of Our Website. To the extent that information Processed in connection with performance Cookies should qualify as Personal Data, the legal ground for that Processing is Your Consent.
| Name | Cookie type | Purpose | Expiry | Data is sent to |
| _ga | Third-Party (Google Analytics) | The Cookie collects anonymized statistics on Website visitation and User behavior for analysis | 2 years | Google servers, primarily in the USA |
| _gid | Third-Party (Google Analytics) | The Cookie identifies unique Users within a session or day to track navigation | 24 hours | Google servers, primarily in the USA |
| _gat | Third-Party (Google Analytics) | The Cookie limits request rates to optimize performance | 1 minute | Google servers, primarily in the USA |
5. CONSENT TO THE USE OF COOKIES
Cookies are not strictly necessary for visiting and/or using the Website (except for the “strictly necessary” type of Cookies, if they are collected) and will be used by Us only after obtaining Your Consent to their use. Once You agree to Our use of Cookies in a separate notice about the use of Cookies, We will consider Your Consent to be obtained.
When You have given Us Your Consent to use Cookies when visiting and/or using the Website, the Processing of the Data collected by Cookies is carried out in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, in accordance with which the Processing shall be lawful only if and to the extent that at least one of the following applies: the Data subject has given Consent to the Processing of his or her Personal Data for one or more specific purposes. You can familiarize yourself with the text of the GPDR by following the link: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj.
When You visit the Website, We show You a pop-up window that gives You the opportunity to accept or decline the use of Cookies.
By clicking “Accept” on the Cookie banner, You give Your clear, explicit, and complete Consent to the Company to use analytical technology to personalize content and optimize Website performance for a better User experience.
By clicking “Decline” on the Cookie banner, You can decline Us to place non-essential Cookies on Your device. Notwithstanding, You can not decline strictly necessary Cookies that We use based on Our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure Website, as outlined in Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Users have the right to withdraw their Consent to abide by the Cookie Policy at any time and may delete the Cookies stored on their device through the settings and configurations of their browser.
You may change Your Cookie settings on Your device at any time. For more information, please read the section “ENABLING/DISABLING COOKIES VIA YOUR BROWSER”.
6. ENABLING/DISABLING COOKIES VIA YOUR BROWSER
There are several ways for You to manage Cookies. You can change how Cookies are used, including completely blocking or deleting them, through Your web browser settings. Please be aware that disabling or blocking some Cookies may hinder or significantly affect the proper functioning of the Website, potentially slowing it down.
You can configure, block or delete Cookies that are installed on Your computer or mobile device in the settings of Your browser.
When adjusting Your Cookie settings, You can:
- delete all Cookies;
- block all Cookies;
- allow all Cookies;
- block Third-Party Cookies (including those set by other online services than the one You are on);
- clear all Cookies when You close the web browser;
- open “private browsing” / “incognito browsing”, which allows You to browse pages without recording the history of visits or storing local data such as Cookies (at the same time, You should be aware of the limitations of such a function in terms of privacy).
You can also find information on how to manage Cookies in popular web browsers:
- Microsoft Edge: Follow the instructions for configuring Cookies in Microsoft Support.
- Internet Explorer: Find instructions for configuring Cookies in Microsoft Support.
- Google Chrome: Discover how to adjust Cookie settings in Google Support.
- Firefox: Get instructions on configuring Cookies in Mozilla Support.
- Safari for Mac: Learn about Cookie settings in Apple Support.
- Opera: Find instructions on configuring Cookies in Opera Support.
- Safari for iOS and iPad OS (iPhone/iPad): Check Cookie settings in Apple Support.
- Google Chrome for Android: Learn how to configure Cookie settings in Google Support.
To find information about other web browsers, review the privacy settings in Your browser’s settings or visit the website of the developer of the web browser You are using.
If You want to learn more about Cookies or how to control, disable, or delete them, You can visit http://www.aboutcookies.org for additional information.
In addition, specific Third-Party advertising networks, including Google, permit users to opt out of or customize preferences associated with their Internet browsing. To learn more about this feature from Google, click here.
PLEASE NOTE THAT CHANGES TO THE USE OF COOKIES MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES OF THE WEBSITE IN PART OR IN FULL.
7. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Parts of content or services may be placed on the Website You are accessing by Third Parties through banners, boxes, or links — and all of these tools may contain Cookies. They are called “Third-Party Cookies” because they are not placed by the owner of the Website in question, and Third Party providers are subject to the laws in force and the privacy policies of the website owner.
We also may place active links to websites that are not operated by the Company. If You visit websites through such links, Cookies will be collected by the owners of those websites and will be Processed in accordance with their Cookies policies. We are not responsible for the policies and practices of other companies regarding the use of Cookies since our Policy does not extend to the use of Third-Party Cookies. The Company does not have access to or control over these Third-Party Cookie files.
8. POLICY UPDATES
The Cookie Policy is developed in accordance with the GDPR and other applicable privacy laws, and best privacy practices. Existing laws and requirements for Processing Personal Data are subject to change. In this case, We will publish a new version of the Cookie Policy on the Website. If there are material changes to the Cookie Policy or the Website that affect Your Data privacy rights, We will notify You by displaying information on the Website and, if necessary, ask for Your Consent.
The effective date of the new version of the Policy is considered to be the date of publication of the Policy on the Website. The Company is not obliged to inform Users about any changes made. We strongly recommend that You periodically review the Policy and the date of the last amendments to stay informed about the latest changes.
If You do not agree with any changes made to the Cookie Policy, You can withdraw Your Consent to abide by this Cookie Policy at any time and may delete the Cookies stored on Your device through the settings and configurations of Your browser that are mentioned below.
9. CONTACT US
Please contact Us via Our customer support at [email protected] to provide feedback or request to resolve any of Your questions, suggestions, or concerns You may have regarding this Policy. We will try to answer You as soon as possible, but no longer than within 30 (thirty) calendar days.
If You do not agree with any changes made to the Cookie Policy, You can withdraw Your Consent to abide by this Cookie Policy at any time and may delete the Cookies stored on Your device through the settings and configurations of Your browser that are mentioned below.
