1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Board Ad ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our AI-powered advertising platform at https://board.ad (the "Service"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By continuing to browse and use our Service, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of our Service.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by our website directly) or "third-party" (set by other domains). They can also be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
3. How We Use Cookies
Board Ad uses cookies to enhance your experience, provide personalized AI-generated content, and improve our platform's functionality. We use cookies for:
- Essential Platform Functionality: User authentication, session management, and core platform features
- AI Personalization: Remembering your brand preferences and improving AI recommendations
- Performance Optimization: Monitoring platform performance and user experience
- Analytics and Insights: Understanding how users interact with our AI tools
- Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
- Marketing: Delivering relevant advertisements and measuring campaign effectiveness
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Service and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and login sessions
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance optimization
- Remembering your cookie preferences
- Maintaining your shopping cart and subscription state
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you and our legitimate interests in providing a secure, functional service.
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Platform Analytics: Internal analytics for feature usage and performance
- Error Tracking: Monitoring system errors and performance issues
- A/B Testing: Testing different versions of our platform to improve user experience
Your Choice: You can opt out of these cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preferences center.
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- UI Preferences: Remembering your theme settings (dark/light mode)
- Language Settings: Storing your preferred language
- Brand Preferences: Remembering your brand profiles and recent projects
- AI Settings: Storing your AI generation preferences and style choices
- Feature Tours: Tracking which platform tours and tutorials you've completed
4.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness:
- Retargeting: Showing relevant ads to users who have visited our platform
- Conversion Tracking: Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Social Media Pixels: Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social media platform pixels
- Google Ads: Google advertising and remarketing services
Your Control: You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings, our cookie center, or advertising preference tools.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our platform integrates with various third-party services that may set their own cookies:
5.1 Analytics and Performance
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
- Hotjar: User experience analytics and heatmaps
- Mixpanel: Product analytics and user journey tracking
5.2 Payment and Billing
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- PayPal: Alternative payment method processing
5.3 Communication and Support
- Intercom: Customer support chat and messaging
- Zendesk: Customer support ticket system
5.4 AI and Content Delivery
- OpenAI: AI content generation services (may use cookies for service optimization)
- AWS CloudFront: Content delivery network optimization
5.5 Social Media and Marketing
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and analytics
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: Professional network advertising
- Twitter Analytics: Social media engagement tracking
- Google Ads: Search and display advertising
6. Cookie Duration and Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods based on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Authentication Cookies: 30 days (or until logout)
- Preference Cookies: 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: 2 years (Google Analytics)
- Marketing Cookies: 30-90 days (varies by provider)
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, this may affect the functionality of our platform and require you to re-enter preferences.
7. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
7.1 Cookie Preference Center
We provide a cookie preference center where you can:
- View all cookies used on our platform
- Enable or disable non-essential cookie categories
- Access detailed information about each cookie
- Update your preferences at any time
Access Your Preferences: You can access your cookie preferences through the cookie banner or by clicking "Cookie Settings" in our website footer.
7.2 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- 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 → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
7.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain tracking through these tools:
8. Mobile App and Device Settings
If you access Board Ad through our mobile applications, you can control tracking through your device settings:
8.1 iOS Devices
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Ask Apps Not to Track
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Personalized Ads
8.2 Android Devices
- Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
- Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
9. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience with Board Ad:
9.1 Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent core functionality:
- You may not be able to log in or access your account
- Your session may not persist between pages
- Security features may not work properly
- Payment processing may be affected
9.2 Functional Cookies
Disabling functional cookies may result in:
- Loss of personalized settings and preferences
- Reduced AI recommendation accuracy
- Need to re-enter information repeatedly
- Less optimized user experience
9.3 Analytics and Marketing Cookies
Disabling these cookies will:
- Reduce our ability to improve the platform
- Make advertisements less relevant to you
- Limit our understanding of user behavior
- Not affect core platform functionality
10. International Data Transfers
Some of our cookie providers are located outside your country. When you consent to our use of cookies, you also consent to the transfer of cookie data to these locations, which may include:
- United States (Google, Facebook, etc.)
- European Union (various analytics providers)
- Other countries where our service providers operate
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Children's Privacy
Board Ad is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided information through our cookies, please contact us immediately.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of material changes through our platform
- Request fresh consent for new cookie types where required
- Provide reasonable notice before changes take effect
Your continued use of our Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
13. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: