Cookies Policy — Businessclass.com Forum

1) What are cookies?

Cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, SDKs) are small text files or identifiers stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, enable core features (like logging in), and can support analytics and advertising.

On mobile devices, similar functions may be performed by device identifiers or advertising identifiers.

2) Why we use cookies on the Forum

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• keep the Forum working securely and reliably (e.g., login/session, fraud prevention);
• remember your preferences (e.g., language, display settings);
• understand how the Forum is used so we can improve it (analytics/statistics);
• (if enabled) show and measure marketing or interest-based advertising.

Without certain cookies, parts of the Forum may not function correctly (for example, staying logged in).

3) Cookie types we use

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies (set by us) or third-party cookies (set by others);
• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain for a set period).

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4) Third parties

Some third parties may set cookies through the Forum (for example, analytics providers, embedded content, spam protection, or advertising partners if we run ads). These third parties may process data under their own privacy policies and may combine information from multiple sites/services.

We aim to list the third parties we use in our Cookie Settings and/or the Cookie List section below.

Social media platforms

If you interact with our content on third-party social media platforms such as Facebook or X (formerly Twitter) (for example by clicking a link, sharing content, or visiting our official pages), those platforms may collect information about you independently of us.

We do not control how Facebook or X process your personal data. Their processing is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.

When you visit our official pages on social media platforms, we and the platform provider may be considered joint controllers for certain data processing activities (such as page analytics and interaction statistics).

The social media platform is primarily responsible for providing information about such processing and enabling your rights. You should review their privacy policies for more information.

Social media presence and interactions: Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR), namely communication with users, brand visibility, and promotion of our services.

Our website may include links to Facebook and X. When you click these links, you leave our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or platforms.

Facebook and X may process personal data outside the EU/EEA, including in the United States, in accordance with their own transfer mechanisms.

5) Your cookie choices (consent & withdrawal)

Cookie banner / settings

When you first visit the Forum (and whenever required), you can:

• Accept all non-necessary cookies
• Reject non-necessary cookies
• Customize your choices by category

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via:

• Cookie Settings: [add link to your cookie settings page]

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before it was withdrawn.

Browser controls

Most browsers let you delete or block cookies. You can usually find these options under “Settings”, “Privacy”, or “Help” in your browser. Note: if you block necessary cookies, the Forum may not work properly (including login).

You can also learn more about cookies and controls at:

• allaboutcookies.org
• youronlinechoices.eu

Mobile devices

You can often control interest-based advertising in your device settings (e.g., iOS/Android advertising settings).

6) Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal. The Forum may not respond to these signals consistently, because there is no universally adopted standard for how websites must interpret them. Do Not Track signals do not replace cookie consent choices under EU law.