Cookie Policy
Last Updated: Jul 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy ("Policy") outlines the general policy, practices, and types of cookies that Bincident ("we", "us", or "our") may use to enhance our services and your experience while visiting our digital platforms. For the purposes of this Policy, capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in our Privacy Policy.What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website during your visit. They are designed to hold a modest amount of data specific to you and the website, and can be accessed either by the web server or your computer. This allows the server to deliver a page tailored to a particular user, or the page itself can contain some script which is aware of the data in the cookie and thus is able to carry information from one visit to the website (or related site) to the next.Cookies are used to enhance user experience by allowing websites to remember user actions and preferences over a period of time. This means you don't have to re-enter information when browsing from one page to another or when visiting the site later. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that the website uses ("third-party cookies"). They can be used for the effective operation of the site, to track site usage for better development, or to present content more accurately reflecting your interests and needs.Use of Cookies
We use various types of cookies on our platforms to improve performance and enhance user experience. These cookies are primarily first-party cookies provided by us to ensure proper functionality of our website.- Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features. Without these cookies, services like shopping carts and electronic billing cannot be provided. These are mostly first-party cookies, and they are not used to gather information about you that could be used for marketing purposes.
- Analytical and Performance Cookies: These cookies collect basic information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and if you experience any errors. These cookies are used only to help us improve how our website works and understand user preferences.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
Cookies We Use
Bincident uses minimal, essential cookies to ensure proper functionality of our website. These include:- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that maintain your session while browsing our website and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Preference Cookies: Cookies that remember your settings and preferences to provide a better user experience during future visits.
- Security Cookies: Cookies that help protect against unauthorized access and maintain the security of our website.
| Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bincident_cookie_consent | Bincident | Necessary | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. | 1 year |
| bincident_banner_dismissed | Bincident | Functional | Remembers if the user has dismissed the website information banner. | 1 year |
| bincident_metar_note_dismissed | Bincident | Functional | Remembers if the user has dismissed the METAR information note. | 1 year |
Managing Cookie Settings
Managing your cookie preferences plays a key role in your browsing experience. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.To manage cookies through your browser settings, follow these general steps (note that the exact instructions may vary depending on your browser):- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Internet Explorer: Internet Options > Privacy > Settings