What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable websites to function correctly, remember information about your visit, and help operators understand site usage.
Cookies cannot execute code or deliver viruses. They store small pieces of information that can be retrieved on later visits. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for set periods or until deletion.
Why We Use Cookies
BlackBoxNG uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Ensure platform functionality and reliability.
- Remember sessions and keep users logged in.
- Recall preferences so you do not have to re-enter settings.
- Understand visitor interactions and usage patterns.
- Improve overall performance and user experience.
- Support security measures protecting accounts.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: required for platform operation, including managing login sessions and security tokens. These cannot be disabled.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: track navigation patterns and visitor behaviour. Data is aggregated and anonymised without personal identification.
Functionality Cookies: remember user choices like language preferences and display settings, for personalised experiences.
Third-Party Cookies: set by trusted service providers including payment processors. Governed by their own policies, not ours.
Cookies We Do Not Use
BlackBoxNG does not use advertising cookies or behavioural tracking cookies for building interest profiles or serving targeted advertisements. We do not participate in cross-site advertising networks or sell cookie data to advertisers.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow viewing, blocking, or deleting cookies.
- Google Chrome: Settings, Privacy and Security, Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences, Privacy and Security, Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences, Privacy tab, manage website data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings, Cookies and site permissions, manage and delete.
Disabling essential cookies may prevent platform features like login or booking completion.
A cookie consent banner appears on first visit, allowing preference management for non-essential cookies.
Cookie Retention Periods
- Essential Cookies: session cookies clear automatically. Persistent ones remain up to 12 months.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: retained up to 24 months, then expire automatically.
- Functionality Cookies: retained up to 12 months.
- Third-Party Cookies: retention is governed by the respective providers.
Changes to This Policy
BlackBoxNG may update this policy to reflect cookie changes, available technologies, or regulatory requirements. The "Last Updated" date indicates revisions. Material changes receive platform notices. Please check periodically.
Contact Us
- Email: hello@blackboxng.com
- Phone: +234 704 911 7938
- Support hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM (WAT)