Cookie Policy
Last updated: 6/28/2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, understanding how you use our site, and improving our services.
We use both first-party cookies (set by our website) and third-party cookies (set by external services we use).
Types of Cookies We Use
🔒 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
📊 Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website usage analytics (anonymized) | 26 months |
| Hotjar | User behavior analysis | 1 year |
🎯 Marketing Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | Conversion tracking and remarketing | 90 days |
| LinkedIn Insight | Professional audience targeting | 180 days |
| Facebook Pixel | Social media advertising | 90 days |
⚙️ Preference Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remember dark/light mode choice | 1 year |
| language_pref | Remember language selection | 1 year |
How to Control Cookies
Cookie Preferences Center
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie banner or by clicking the button below:
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to work properly.
Third-Party Cookie Policies
We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies. Please review their privacy policies:
Cookie Retention Periods
Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:
| Cookie Type | Typical Duration | Auto-Deletion |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Automatic |
| Essential Cookies | 1 year maximum | Automatic |
| Analytics Cookies | 26 months | User controlled |
| Marketing Cookies | 90-180 days | User controlled |
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers are located outside your country. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions for certain countries
- Certification schemes and codes of conduct
- Privacy Shield framework where applicable
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the date at the top of this policy.
For significant changes, we may also display a prominent notice on our website or send you an email notification if you have provided your email address.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@barratech.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Response Time: We aim to respond within 2 business days