Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how fAIk Conference website by BitShop LLC ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

Last updated: July 9, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a better user experience. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's storage.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for two main purposes: to ensure the website functions properly (essential cookies) and to remember your preferences (functional cookies). We do not use cookies for advertising, analytics, or tracking purposes at this time.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like authentication and security. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they are set automatically when you use our services.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Category
access_token Authentication token for API access and session management 1 hour Essential
refresh_token Refreshes authentication tokens to maintain your session 30 days Essential
id_token Contains user identity information for authentication 1 hour Essential

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings to provide you with a more personalized experience. You can choose to accept or decline these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Category
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie consent preferences 1 year Functional

Cookie Security

All cookies used by our website are secure and follow industry best practices:

  • HTTP-Only: Authentication cookies cannot be accessed by JavaScript, preventing XSS attacks
  • Secure: Cookies are only transmitted over HTTPS connections
  • SameSite: Cookies include SameSite protection to prevent CSRF attacks
  • No Personal Data: Cookies do not contain personal information like passwords or sensitive data

Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: These cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function
  • Functional Cookies: You can choose to accept or decline these through our cookie banner
  • Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but this may affect website functionality
  • Cookie Preferences: At this time functional cookies are required

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party cookies for advertising, analytics, or tracking purposes. The only external service we use is AWS Cognito for authentication, which may set its own cookies during the authentication process on the AWS domain.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us through the appropriate channels provided on our website.