Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

BAP uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

• Authenticate users and maintain secure sessions
• Remember user preferences and settings
• Analyze how users interact with our platform
• Improve platform performance and functionality
• Provide personalized content and features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for the platform to function properly

Examples: Authentication tokens, session management, security features

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a specified period)

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for platform operation.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and choices

Examples: Language preferences, display settings, recently viewed items

Duration: Typically persistent cookies that remain on your device until manually deleted or expired

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how users interact with the platform

Examples: Page views, time on site, navigation patterns, error tracking

Tools Used: Vercel Analytics, Sentry error tracking

Duration: Typically up to 2 years

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

• Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
• Google OAuth: Authentication services (if you sign in with Google)
• Mapbox: Location and mapping services

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Receive warnings before cookies are stored

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality. For example:

• You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

5.1 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows us to store larger amounts of data on your device. We use this for draft party details and temporary form data to improve your experience.

5.2 Web Beacons

Small transparent images (also called pixel tags) used in emails to track whether emails were opened and links were clicked.

5.3 Session Replay Tools

We may use session replay tools to understand user interactions and identify technical issues. These tools are configured to respect user privacy and exclude sensitive information.

6. Mobile Applications

If we offer a mobile application in the future, it may use device identifiers and similar technologies for tracking and analytics purposes. You can control these through your device settings.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. As such, we do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform with a new "Last Updated" date.

9. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them:

• AllAboutCookies.org
• YourOnlineChoices.com (EU)
• Network Advertising Initiative

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, contact us at: