Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

This Cookie Policy explains how BackgroundPro ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are required for the site to work.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains your login sessionSession
csrf_tokenSecurity token to prevent cross-site attacksSession

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
themeRemembers your light/dark mode preference1 year
languageStores your language preference1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our site.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguishes users24 hours

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We only use these with your consent.

Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: Stores data in your browser that persists even after you close your browser
  • Session Storage: Stores data for the duration of your browser session
  • Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images that track page views and email opens

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are placed by third parties on our behalf. These third parties may include:

  • Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics, to help us understand website usage
  • Customer Support Tools: To provide live chat functionality
  • Security Services: To help protect against fraud and abuse

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies and data they collect.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

On This Website

You can update your cookie preferences for this website at any time:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close your browser

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, please visit:

Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to manage online tracking:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:

  • You may not be able to log into your account
  • Your preferences may not be saved between visits
  • Some interactive features may not work

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we do offer other ways to manage your privacy preferences as described above.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

BackgroundPro Privacy Team
Email: privacy@backgroundpro.com
Phone: 1-877-814-1986