how we use cookies.

This Cookie Notice explains how we use technologies like "cookies," "web beacons," "pixels," and "tags" on blakinc.com (the "Site"). It aims to help you make informed decisions while using our service. Please read it alongside our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.

Cookies are small text files or pieces of code, often with a unique identifier. When you visit a website, the site requests to store this file on your device. This allows the website to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login details. Other data collected through cookies may include visit dates, times, and how you use the site.

We also use technologies similar to cookies, such as "web beacons," "pixels," or "tags." These help operators count page views and understand how visitors interact with content. For the remainder of this notice, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies."

Applications you use to access our Site, like web browsers, may also place cookies on your device when you visit our Site or other websites. For instance, signing in to a browser via a third-party account may do this. We do not control these third-party cookies. You must manage them through the respective application settings.

We use first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by third-party website operators). Information collected by third-party cookies is shared with the relevant third party. Refer to their privacy notices for details on data collected and how it's used.

All cookies have expiration dates that determine how long they remain in your browser:

• Session cookies: temporary cookies active during your browsing session, erased when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: last for a set period, remaining in your browser until their expiry date or until manually deleted.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential: vital for site operation, including login and security functions.
• Functionality: recognize you on return visits, remember preferences, offer personalized features.
• Security and integrity: keep accounts and data secure, enable additional security measures and account recovery.
• Analytics / performance: provide aggregated data on site usage so we can improve content and navigation.
• Social media: personalize interaction with social platforms and facilitate sharing.
• Targeting: help deliver relevant ads on other sites through techniques like retargeting.

For non-essential cookies, we require your permission to store and access them on your device. You are not obligated to consent. Essential cookies do not require consent but can still be blocked or deleted via your browser.

You can update your choices anytime via cookie settings, or block cookies via your browser settings. Visit All About Cookies for guidance on managing and deleting cookies across various browsers. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking using their opt-out browser add-on.

Please note: blocking essential or functional cookies may affect site functionality, limiting access to parts of the Site.

Our Site may link to third-party websites not operated by us. Such third parties may place different cookies on your device. Check their privacy and cookie notices for details on their cookie usage.

We may update this Cookie Notice periodically. Please check back here for any changes; the updated effective date will appear at the top of the page.

If you have questions or feedback about this Cookie Notice, contact us at privacy@blakinc.com.