What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files or similar technologies that may be stored on a device when a website is accessed.
Depending on their purpose, cookies can allow a website to recognise a returning browser, remember settings or support particular website functions.
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies or similar technologies may be used for legitimate website and operational purposes, including:
- Keeping essential website functions working correctly.
- Supporting security and fraud prevention.
- Remembering selected preferences.
- Understanding general website usage.
- Improving website performance and user experience.
- Supporting certain online services and digital portals.
Types of Cookies
Cookies can generally be grouped according to their purpose and how long they remain on a device.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies may be necessary for core website functions, security and navigation.
Depending on the implementation, disabling certain essential technologies may affect the availability or operation of parts of the website.
Preference Cookies
Preference technologies may allow the website to remember settings or choices made by a visitor.
Examples may include language preferences, interface settings or other selections where such functionality is implemented.
Analytics & Performance
Where analytics tools are enabled, they may help us understand general website traffic, page performance and how visitors interact with public content.
Analytics information should be configured and handled according to the relevant service provider's terms and applicable privacy requirements.
Security Technologies
Security systems may use cookies, tokens or similar technologies to help protect website forms, sessions and online services.
These technologies may help identify suspicious activity, prevent abuse and maintain the integrity of digital services.
Third-Party Cookies
Certain pages or services may use third-party technologies, such as embedded content, analytics, security services or external digital platforms.
Third parties may use their own cookies or similar technologies under their respective policies and terms.
BFOA Global does not control the independent cookie practices of external websites or services.
Managing Cookies
Most modern web browsers allow users to view, block, delete or restrict cookies through browser settings.
If cookies are disabled, certain website functions may not operate as intended.
Changes to This Policy
BFOA Global may update this Cookies Policy when website functionality, technology, service providers or applicable requirements change.
The latest version published on this page will represent the current public policy.
Contact
If you have a question about cookies, website technologies or privacy practices, you can contact BFOA Global through the general enquiry channel.