1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit and can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies can be “first-party” (set by the website you are visiting) or “third-party” (set by another domain, such as an analytics or advertising provider). Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (kept for a longer period).

2. Types of cookies we use

Bladeko uses several categories of cookies, each serving a different purpose. The exact cookies used may change over time as we improve the site.

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to certain areas. The website cannot function properly without them.

2.2 Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site by collecting anonymous information such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and which links are clicked. We use this information to improve content, layout, and user experience.

2.3 Functionality cookies

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or previously viewed pages. They help make your experience more personal and convenient.

2.4 Advertising and personalization cookies

These cookies are used to deliver more relevant ads and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be set by us or by our advertising partners (for example, through the Ezoic platform). They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

2.5 Affiliate cookies

As part of our participation in affiliate programs (such as Amazon Associates and other partners), we use cookies to track when you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase. This ensures that we receive proper credit for referrals at no extra cost to you.

3. Ezoic and third-party cookies

Bladeko uses the Ezoic platform to manage advertising, performance, and certain analytics functions. Ezoic and its partners may set cookies or use similar technologies when you visit this site.

These cookies may be used to:

• Serve and optimize display advertisements.
• Measure ad performance and prevent fraud.
• Analyze traffic and page performance.
• Run experiments to improve speed, layout, and user experience.

For more information about how Ezoic handles data, please refer to their privacy policy: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy-policy/ .

4. How to manage your cookie preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on Bladeko, including our consent banner and your browser settings.

4.1 Using the Ezoic consent banner

When you first visit the site, you will see a cookie consent banner powered by Ezoic. This banner allows you to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject non-essential cookies.
• Customize your preferences by cookie category or vendor.

You can revisit or update your choices at any time by using the link or icon provided in the banner (or in the footer, if available).

4.2 Browser settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually configure your browser to:

• Accept or block all cookies.
• Block cookies from specific sites.
• Delete cookies when you close the browser.

Please refer to your browser’s help pages for more information. Note that blocking some cookies may affect how the website functions.

4.3 Opt-out tools for advertising

Some advertising partners may offer their own opt-out mechanisms for interest-based advertising. You can also visit industry sites such as:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) – opt-out tools
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) – consumer choices

These tools do not prevent ads from appearing, but they may make them less targeted to your interests.

5. Legal basis and your rights

The legal basis for our use of cookies may vary depending on your jurisdiction and the type of cookie.

In many cases, strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional website. For other cookies, especially analytics and advertising, we rely on your consent, which you provide through the cookie banner or similar tools.

Depending on where you live (for example, in the EU/EEA under GDPR or in California under CCPA/CPRA), you may have rights to:

• Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies.
• Request information about the personal data collected via cookies.
• Request deletion or restriction of certain data, subject to limits.
• Object to specific types of processing, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, you can adjust your preferences in the cookie banner and/or contact us using the details in the “Contact” section below.

6. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or legal requirements.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

7. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us.