1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how 1BD.club (“Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), owned and operated by OxMetaLabs, Inc., uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, mobile applications, and other digital platforms. It provides detailed information about what cookies are, how and why we use them, and how you can control them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By using or accessing our Platform, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit. Cookies can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and device fingerprinting may also be used for the same purposes as cookies. For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies collectively as “cookies” in this policy.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
3.1 Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our Platform and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are typically set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain services and features would not be available to you.
Examples include:
- Authentication cookies that recognize you when you log in
- Security cookies that help maintain the security of our Platform
- Session cookies that enable the Platform to function properly during your visit
3.2 Preference/Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our Platform to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples include:
- Language preference cookies
- Display preference cookies (such as dark/light mode)
- Login information storage cookies (where enabled by user)
3.3 Analytics/Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Platform, including which pages visitors go to most often and if they receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our Platform works and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Examples include:
- Cookies from analytics services like Google Analytics
- Cookies that track user navigation patterns
- Cookies that measure site performance
3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements based on your interests and online behavior. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples include:
- Cookies that show you relevant advertisements based on your interests
- Cookies that limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Cookies that help measure the effectiveness of advertisements
3.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to the Platform. They enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. These cookies can track your browser across other sites and build a profile of your interests, which may influence the content and messages you see on other websites you visit.
4. SPECIFIC COOKIES WE USE
The following is a list of the main cookies we use and what we use them for:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1bd_session | Strictly Necessary | Maintains session state for logged-in users | Session | 1BD.club |
| 1bd_auth | Strictly Necessary | Authentication token | 30 days | 1BD.club |
| 1bd_preferences | Functionality | Stores user preferences | 90 days | 1BD.club |
| 1bd_language | Functionality | Stores language preference | 90 days | 1BD.club |
| _ga | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years | |
| _gid | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours | |
| _fbp | Marketing | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements | 90 days |
This list is not exhaustive and may change as we improve our Platform. For a complete and up-to-date list of cookies, please use our Cookie Preferences tool accessible from our Platform.
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our Platform. We do not control the operation of these cookies. The third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of these third parties, and not by this Cookie Policy.
Some of the third parties who place cookies on our Platform include:
- Google (Analytics, Advertising)
- Facebook (Social Media, Advertising)
- Twitter (Social Media)
- LinkedIn (Social Media)
- Amazon Web Services (Infrastructure)
6. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
When you first visit our Platform, we will present you with a cookie banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our website.
You also have several options to manage cookies:
6.1 Cookie Preferences Tool
Our Cookie Preferences tool allows you to selectively accept or reject categories of cookies. This tool is accessible at any time through the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via the support pages of your browser:
6.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Platform responds to Do Not Track signals from web browsers.
6.4 Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can limit tracking by using the appropriate settings within the mobile application or your mobile device’s settings.
Please note that if you choose to reject certain cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our Platform.
7. CONSENT
By clicking “Accept All Cookies” on our cookie banner, you are giving your consent to the placement of cookies on your device. If you prefer to only allow certain categories of cookies, you can adjust your preferences by clicking on “Cookie Settings” in our cookie banner.
We will ask for your consent again if we add new cookies to our Platform that process your personal data or if we change the way we use cookies significantly.
8. COOKIE RETENTION PERIODS
Different cookies have different retention periods. Typically:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period. The expiration date is stored in the cookie itself. You can see the specific duration of each cookie in the table provided in section 4.
9. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR SPECIFIC)
We process data obtained through cookies based on different legal bases depending on the type of cookie:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are processed based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the proper functioning and security of our Platform (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
- All Other Cookies: These are processed based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you can give or withdraw at any time.
10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Information collected by cookies may be transferred to, and stored at, destinations outside of your country of residence, including countries that may not have the same data protection laws as the country in which you initially provided the information.
When we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with data protection laws, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
11. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised policy on our Platform. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
12. CONTACT US
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
OxMetaLabs, Inc.
Email: privacy@0xmetalabs.com
Website: www.0xmetalabs.com