This Cookie Policy explains how BLION GROUP LLC, doing business as BLIONSOFT ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on blionsoft.com (the "Site"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies are not programs and cannot read data from your device, run code, or carry viruses. They contain only information that your browser sends to them.
2. Types of Cookies
Cookies can be classified by:
- Duration β Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.
- Origin β First-party cookies are set by us. Third-party cookies are set by external services we use.
- Purpose β as described below.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that enable basic navigation and security features.
Our Site is built as a static website. It does not use login systems, shopping carts, or session authentication. As such, we use minimal strictly necessary cookies. The Site's hosting infrastructure (Vercel) may set cookies for security and performance purposes.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site β which pages are most visited, where visitors come from, and how long they stay. This information is used in aggregate form to improve the Site's content and performance.
If we use Google Analytics, it sets the following cookies:
_gaβ Distinguishes users. Expires in 2 years._ga_[ID]β Stores session state. Expires in 2 years._gidβ Distinguishes users. Expires in 24 hours.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled, so your full IP address is not stored. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
3.3 Third-Party Functional Cookies
When you click our booking link, you are redirected to Google Calendar Appointments, a service operated by Google LLC. Google may set its own cookies on the Google Calendar domain to enable the booking flow. These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy, not this Cookie Policy.
3.4 Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies for behavioral advertising.
- Social media tracking pixels.
- Cross-site tracking technologies.
4. Summary Table
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure cookies | Vercel | Security, performance | Session | Necessary |
| _ga, _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Anonymous usage analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Anonymous session analytics | 24 hours | Analytics |
| Google Calendar cookies | Google LLC | Booking functionality | Varies | Functional (3rd party) |
5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences through:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings β Privacy and security β Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings β Privacy & Security β Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences β Privacy β Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings β Cookies and site permissions β Cookies and site data
Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site and other websites you visit.
5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area.
6. Cookies and Florida Law
Florida does not currently have a state law specifically mandating cookie consent banners for websites of our size. However, we are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable law, including:
- The Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), F.S. Β§ 501.201 et seq., which prohibits deceptive practices including undisclosed data collection.
- The FTC Act Section 5, which requires honesty about data collection practices.
If you are a visitor from the European Union, we note that our primary market is South Florida and the United States. We make commercially reasonable efforts to provide transparent information about our cookie practices.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we change the technologies we use or as the law evolves. When we do, we will update the "Effective date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
BLION GROUP LLC
2656 NW 97th Ave, Doral, FL 33172
Email: info@blionsoft.com
Phone: +1 (786) 755-8237