Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY FOR BRAKEBEE.COM Last Updated: July 2, 2025 At Brakebee LLC (OAF, "we," "us," or "our"), we use cookies and similar technologies to make Brakebee.com ("the Site") and our related apps work smoothly and improve your experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them. We've kept it clear and simple to help you understand what's happening when you visit our Site or use our apps. 1. WHAT ARE COOKIES? Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website or use an app. They help the Site remember information about you, like whether you're logged in or what's in your shopping cart. We also use similar technologies, like local storage, to provide the same functionality. 2. HOW WE USE COOKIES We use cookies to make our Site and apps work properly and to enhance your experience. Here's what they do: • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the Site and apps to function. They help you: - Stay logged in to your account. - Keep items in your shopping cart. - Securely track your activity (e.g., login status) on your device. Without these cookies, you wouldn't be able to use key features of the Site. • Functional Cookies: These improve your experience by remembering your preferences, like language settings or how you want the Site to look. • Analytics Cookies: These track how you use our Site and apps (e.g., which pages you visit or how you navigate). We use this information to: - Understand what you like and improve our services. - Make the Site and apps easier to use. - Personalize your experience, like recommending artwork you might enjoy. We don't use cookies to track your activity on other websites or apps outside of Brakebee.com and our related apps. We also don't use cookies to share your data with third parties for advertising or external tracking purposes. 3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES Some features of our Site, like payment processing or analytics tools, may use cookies set by third parties. These cookies are limited to what's needed for those services and don't track you beyond our Site and apps. For example: • A payment processor may use a cookie to securely process your transaction. • An analytics tool may help us understand how our Site is performing. We don't allow third parties to use cookies for advertising or to track you on other websites. 4. YOUR CHOICES AND MANAGING COOKIES You can control how cookies are used: • Consent: When you visit our Site, we may ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics or functional cookies) through a cookie banner or settings tool. You can accept, reject, or customize your preferences. Essential cookies don't require consent because they're needed for the Site to work. • Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers let you refuse cookies or alert you when they're being set. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using parts of the Site, like logging in or checking out. • Opt-Out: If you're in a region like California or the EU, you may have the right to opt out of certain cookies or data collection. Contact us at privacy@brakebee.com for help with this. To learn more about managing cookies, visit your browser's help page or a resource like www.allaboutcookies.org. 5. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP COOKIES? Cookies have different lifespans: • Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser (e.g., used for keeping you logged in during a visit). • Persistent Cookies: These stay on your device for a set period (e.g., to remember your cart or preferences between visits). Our persistent cookies typically expire within a year, but this varies depending on the cookie's purpose. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. 6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS Our cookies help us provide a better experience, but we take your privacy seriously. For details on how we handle your personal information, including data collected through cookies, see our Privacy Policy. If you're in the EU, California, or another region with specific privacy laws, you may have rights like opting out of data collection or requesting information about your data. Contact us at privacy@brakebee.com to exercise these rights. 7. CONTACT US If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, reach out to us: • Email: privacy@brakebee.com 8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you through the Site, apps, or by email. The updated policy will apply from the date it's posted. Thank you for exploring art with Brakebee.com!