What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit — such as your preferred language or login status — to make your next visit easier and the site more useful.
Mobile apps use similar technologies: device identifiers (Android Advertising ID, iOS IDFA), local storage, and SDK-based tracking to achieve the same purposes.
How We Use Cookies
- To keep you logged in between sessions
- To remember your theme preference (dark/light/minimal/console) on our website
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- To measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing
- To ensure website security and prevent fraud
Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Name / Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | bytex_session, bytex_csrf | Authentication, security, form submissions. Cannot be disabled. | Session / 30 days |
| Preference | bytex-theme (localStorage) | Remembers your selected colour theme | 1 year |
| Analytics | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Anonymous usage statistics — page views, session duration, device type. IP anonymised. | 2 years / 24h |
| Performance | Vercel Analytics | Core Web Vitals and performance metrics. No personal data collected. | Session |
Mobile App SDKs & Device Identifiers
Our mobile apps may use the following in place of browser cookies:
| Technology | Purpose | Opt-Out |
|---|---|---|
| Android Advertising ID (GAID) | Anonymous analytics; crash correlation | Settings → Google → Ads → Delete Advertising ID |
| Firebase Analytics SDK | In-app usage analytics (anonymised) | Disabled in kids apps; opt-out via app settings |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash reports (no PII included) | Can be disabled in app settings |
| Local Storage (device) | App preferences, offline data | Clear app data in device settings |
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services embedded in our website may set their own cookies:
- Google Fonts — may set a cookie to load fonts efficiently. No personal data tracked.
- YouTube embeds (if any) — YouTube may set cookies if you interact with embedded videos. YouTube's cookie policy applies.
We have no control over third-party cookies. Please review their respective cookie policies for more information.
Cookies & Children's Apps
Managing Your Preferences
Website Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will break login functionality on our website.
Mobile App Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Delete Advertising ID (disables ad ID tracking for all apps)
- Within our apps: Most ByteX Studio apps include a "Privacy" or "Analytics" toggle in Settings → Privacy