Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how BK Web Designs (operated by Byteknight Creations) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website bkwebdesigns.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze Performance: Understand how visitors use our website
- Enhance Functionality: Enable features like live chat and forms
- Marketing: Deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness
- Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | bkwebdesigns.com | Session management | Session |
| wordpress_* | bkwebdesigns.com | User login state | Session |
| wp-settings-* | bkwebdesigns.com | User preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| ga* | Google Analytics 4 | Store and count page views | 2 years |
Third Party: Google Analytics (Privacy Policy)
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: These cookies track your activity to deliver personalized ads.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Track visits for ad targeting | 3 months | |
| fr | Deliver and measure ads | 3 months | |
| IDE | Google Ads | Track ad impressions and clicks | 1 year |
| __gads | Google Ads | Measure ad performance | 1 year |
Third Parties:
- Facebook (Cookie Policy)
- Google Ads (Privacy Policy)
3.4 Functionality Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| typebot_session | Typebot | Live chat functionality | Session |
| elementor | bkwebdesigns.com | Page builder preferences | Persistent |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (Opt-out)
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
- Facebook Pixel: Advertising and analytics
- Hotjar: User behavior analytics (Opt-out)
- Mailchimp: Email marketing (Privacy Policy)
- Typebot: Live chat support
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can control cookies through:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
5.2 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Browser Add-on
- Facebook Opt-Out: Ad Preferences
- Google Ads Opt-Out: Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt-Out Tool
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent you from using certain features (e.g., login, forms)
- Analytics Cookies: Disabling these does not affect functionality but limits our ability to improve the site
- Marketing Cookies: Disabling these will not reduce ads, but ads may be less relevant
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for compliance.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our use of cookies or changes in law. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
BK Web Designs (Byteknight Creations)
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.bkwebdesigns.com
📍 Address: Vadodara, Gujarat, India
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.