Cookie Policy

Effective Date: October 7th, 2025

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively and provide information to the site owners.

Cookies may be:
  -  Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  -  Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies to:
  -  Enable essential website functions.
  -  Maintain secure user sessions.
  -  Improve performance and user experience.
  -  Understand how visitors use our site (analytics).
  -  Support embedded features and payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, Braintree).

Type: Essential.
Purpose: Enable core site functionality, login, security.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest.

Type: Functional.
Purpose: Remember user preferences (e.g., language).
Legal Basis: Consent.

Type: Analytical.
Purpose: Understand user behavior and improve the site.
Legal Basis: Consent.

Type: Marketing.
Purpose: Deliver course interest or measure performance.
Legal Basis: Consent.

3. COOKIES WE USE

Cookie Name: byol_device
Purpose: Stores device settings to enhance user experience.
Duration: 1 year 1 month 4 days
Type: Functional

Cookie Name: XSRF-TOKEN
Purpose: Provides security against cross-site request forgery.
Duration: 4 hours
Type: Necessary

Cookie Name: bring_your_own_laptop_session
Purpose: Maintains your login session on the website.
Duration: 4 hours
Type: Necessary

4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES THAT MAY USE COOKIES
We use third-party services which may set cookies on your device:

Analytics & Tracking
  -  Google Analytics - Analyzes website traffic and usage. Privacy Policy
  -  Baremetrics - Provides subscription and revenue analytics. Privacy Policy
  -  Mouseflow - Records anonymized session data. Privacy Policy
  -  Google Conversion Linker – Helps track ad conversions across domains. Privacy Policy
  -  Mixpanel - Analyzes how users interact with our services to help us improve features and usability. Privacy Policy

Widgets & Functional Tools
  -  Mailchimp - Used for email campaigns. Privacy Policy
  -  Bugsnag - Tracks and reports site errors. Privacy Policy

Payment Providers
  -  Stripe - Enables secure credit/debit card transactions. Privacy Policy
  -  PayPal - Digital wallet and checkout service. Privacy Policy
  -  Braintree - Alternative payment gateway. Privacy Policy

These third parties may collect data such as your IP address, device info, and browsing behavior.

5. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
You have the right to control your cookie preferences. You can do so by:
  -  Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you will see a banner asking for your cookie preferences.
  -  Browser Settings: You can delete or block cookies via your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser.
  -  Mobile Devices: Use your device settings to limit ad tracking.

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of many website features.

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the right to:
  -  Withdraw cookie consent at any time.
  -  Access or delete cookie-related data.
  -  Opt out of third-party tracking (via browser add-ons or opt-out links).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. COMMUNITY FORUM AND USER-GENERATED CONTENT
If you participate in our student forum or any other interactive areas on our Digital Services, any personal data you voluntarily share (e.g., username, comments, opinions, or uploaded media) may be collected and visible to other users.

We advise you not to post sensitive personal data in public forum posts. You remain responsible for the content you share.

We may moderate or remove forum content to maintain community standards or comply with legal obligations.

If you would like us to delete forum contributions or anonymize your forum profile, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with GDPR timelines.

7. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date and, if required by law, requesting renewed consent.

8. CONTACT US
For questions or requests regarding this Cookie Policy email [email protected], or by post to Bring Your Own Laptop Limited, Hazelbrook House, Miltown, Croagh, Co. Limerick V94 NP73