Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 22, 2026
This Cookie Compliance Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on www.blueauctions.net (the “Website”) and how users can manage their preferences. This Website uses the GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin to ensure compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how the site is used.
Cookies may be: – Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or – Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
The Website may use the following categories of cookies:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
b. Preference (Functional) Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
c. Statistics (Analytics) Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site). This data helps us improve the Website’s performance.
d. Marketing (Advertising) Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Cookies in categories b–d are only set after you have provided your explicit consent.
3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
In accordance with the GDPR: – Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website. – All other cookies are processed based on your consent, which you may give or withdraw at any time.
4. Consent Management Using GDPR Cookie Compliance Plugin
We use the GDPR Cookie Compliance plugin to: – Display a cookie consent banner upon your first visit – Allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies – Enable granular control over cookie categories – Record and store your consent preferences
Your cookie preferences are stored and can be updated at any time.
5. How to Manage or Withdraw Consent
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by: – Clicking the “Cookie Settings” or “Manage Consent” link available on the Website, or – Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages (such as analytics or embedded content providers). These third parties may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties.
7. Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA
If cookies involve the transfer of personal data outside the European Union or European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with GDPR requirements.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Compliance Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our use of cookies. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Compliance Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@blueauctions.net