Last Updated: June 1, 2025
At BasKaro.app, we are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how BasKaro uses them, and your choices regarding their use, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve the user experience, and provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device after you close your browser) or "session" (they are deleted once you close your browser).
2. How BasKaro Uses Cookies
BasKaro uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how our services are used, and ensure the smooth operation of our platform. We use them for purposes such as:
- Maintaining the functionality and security of the site.
- Analyzing website traffic and performance to improve our services.
- Remembering your preferences for future visits.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies used on BasKaro.app as follows:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They typically enable basic functionalities like secure logins, session management, or displaying content. Without these cookies, parts of our services would not work.
Consent: These cookies do not require your consent under GDPR, as they are necessary for the core functionality of the website.
b) Analytical / Performance Cookies:
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.
Consent: We require your consent to place these cookies on your device.
c) Functional Cookies:
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages (e.g., remembering your language preference). If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Consent: We require your consent to place these cookies on your device.
No Advertising Cookies
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site may be placed by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality or for analytics. For example, our Firebase backend services (for data storage and authentication) and Google Analytics set their own cookies. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third parties' privacy and cookie policies for more information.
5. Your Choices & Managing Cookies
When you first visit BasKaro.app, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
You can also manage your cookie preferences directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies you have and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from particular sites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that if you choose to disable or block certain cookies, some parts of BasKaro.app may not function correctly or your user experience may be affected.
6. Data Controller & Contact Information
BasKaro is the data controller responsible for the cookies placed on your device.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- General Inquiries: info@baskaro.org
- For Abuse-Related Issues on the Site: abuse@baskaro.app