Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website operator are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies."
2. How We Use Cookies
BIONIKO Models (bioniko.com) uses cookies for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Session management, authentication tokens, security, and core site functionality. These cookies cannot be disabled as the site cannot function without them. | No — always active |
| Analytics | Aggregate, anonymized data about how visitors use the site (pages visited, time on site, traffic sources). Used to improve site performance and content. | Yes — opt-in |
| Marketing | Tracking for advertising campaigns, retargeting, and measuring the effectiveness of marketing efforts across platforms. | Yes — opt-in |
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Category | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Strictly Necessary | Session | Maintains your authenticated session for the B2B partner portal and admin area. |
| bioniko_cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on every visit. |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics — distinguishes users and sessions for aggregate traffic reporting. Only loaded if analytics consent is granted. |
| _fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Meta (Facebook) Pixel — used to deliver and measure advertising. Only loaded if marketing consent is granted. |
4. Your Rights and Choices
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and applicable US state privacy laws (including the California Consumer Privacy Act, CCPA), you have the right to:
- Know what cookies are being used and why.
- Consent to or refuse non-essential cookies before they are placed.
- Withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
- Request deletion of data collected through cookies.
You can manage your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon (🍪) in the bottom-left corner of any page, or by using the button below.
5. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair the functionality of this website. For more information, visit your browser's help documentation:
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may include content or links from third-party services (e.g., YouTube videos embedded in partner portals, Shopify store). These third parties may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our site.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via the cookie consent banner.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at [email protected] or write to us at: BIONIKO Models, 5707 NW 158th St., Miami Lakes, FL 33014, USA.
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