Last updated: [05/10/2025]

This Cookie Policy explains how BugBreeders.com (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies.

1) What are cookies?

Small files placed on your device to make the site work, remember preferences, and measure performance. We also use local storage and similar technologies.

2) How we categorize cookies

  • Strictly Necessary (required): enable core functions like login, security, consent recording, load balancing.

  • Performance/Analytics (consent): help us understand usage to improve the site.

  • Functional (consent): remember preferences and enhance features.

  • Advertising/Tracking (consent, only if used): personalize or measure ads across sites.

3) Cookies we use (illustrative)

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Strictly Necessary

  • __cf_bm / __cflb (CDN): bot mitigation / load balancing – duration varies.

  • cookie_consent (BugBreeders): stores your consent choices – 6–12 months.

Analytics

  • [ga_cookie_names] (Google Analytics 4): usage stats – 1–24 months.

Functional

  • bb_lang (BugBreeders): language preference – 6–12 months.

Advertising/Tracking (only if applicable)

  • [provider_cookie_names] (Ad network): ad measurement/retargeting – varies.

A full, up-to-date list is available in Cookie Settings.

4) Legal basis

  • Strictly necessary cookies are set based on our legitimate interest in providing the service.

  • All non-essential cookies (Analytics, Functional, Advertising) are set only with your consent.

5) Managing consent

On your first visit, you’ll see our banner. You can Accept All, Reject All, or Customize by category. You can change or withdraw your consent anytime via Cookie Settings (link in footer).

6) Third-party cookies & transfers

Third parties may set cookies when their services are embedded. Where data leaves the EEA/UK, we rely on Adequacy or SCCs.

7) How to control cookies in your browser

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect site functionality. See your browser’s help pages.

8) Changes

We may update this policy and will post the new date above.

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