Cookie Policy
Our cookie policy and how we use them
Last updated: May 13, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BlueTurtle ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and through our BlueTurtle Ask Your Database service (the "Service"). This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or device by websites, apps, online media, and advertisements. They are used to remember your preferences, maintain your session, and help improve your experience on our Service.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account authentication. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service cannot function properly without them.
Examples include:
- Session cookies that maintain your logged-in state
- Security cookies that help ensure the security of our Service
- Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic to make the Service more efficient
3.2 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our Service by storing your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our Service.
Examples include:
- Language preference cookies
- Theme preference cookies (such as dark mode settings)
- Region or time zone settings
3.3 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our Service, such as which pages you visit most often, how you navigate through the site, and if you encounter any errors. The information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous, and helps us improve how our Service works.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Performance monitoring cookies
4. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. However, managing cookies through your browser might impact your experience with our Service.
You can generally find the cookie settings in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. To understand these settings, the following links may be helpful:
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third-party cookies may include:
- Google Analytics for usage and performance statistics
- Authentication service cookies for secure login
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.