This Cookie Policy explains how Bono Network Corp ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our websites, including bono.network, arbiter.bono.network, and any other sites or applications we operate (collectively, the "Services"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use personal information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as:
- Web beacons (pixel tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you have opened a page or email.
- Local storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally on your device.
- Scripts: Small pieces of code that enable specific website functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Services:

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for our Services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account authentication. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Services would not function without them.

Examples include:
- Authentication cookies that identify you when you log in
- Security cookies that detect authentication abuses
- Session cookies that maintain your session state
- Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic across servers

Functional Cookies (Preferences)
These cookies allow our Services to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, region, or display settings) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples include:
- Language and region preferences
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Previously viewed documents or searches
- Customized interface settings

Analytics Cookies (Performance)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Services and identify areas that need attention.

Examples include:
- Page visit statistics
- Traffic source information
- Feature usage data
- Error and performance monitoring

Marketing Cookies (Advertising)
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We currently use minimal marketing cookies, but we may use them in the future to:
- Deliver targeted advertising
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Remember that you have visited a website

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the main cookies we use on our Services:

First-Party Cookies (Set by Bono Network)

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|-------------|---------|------|----------|
| bono_session | Maintains user session state | Essential | Session |
| bono_auth | Authentication token | Essential | 30 days |
| bono_csrf | Cross-site request forgery protection | Essential | Session |
| bono_preferences | Stores user preferences | Functional | 1 year |
| bono_theme | Theme preference (dark/light) | Functional | 1 year |
| bono_locale | Language preference | Functional | 1 year |
| bono_cookie_consent | Records cookie consent choice | Essential | 1 year |
| bono_analytics_id | Anonymous analytics identifier | Analytics | 2 years |

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

- Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Cloudflare: Used for security and performance optimization. Cloudflare's privacy policy can be found at https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
- Intercom: Used for customer support chat functionality. Intercom's privacy policy can be found at https://www.intercom.com/legal/privacy
- Stripe: Used for payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy can be found at https://stripe.com/privacy

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Services, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

- Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy
- Opera: opera://settings/privacy

Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out: https://optout.aboutads.info/

Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our Services currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through our cookie consent mechanism.

Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable or decline cookies, some features of our Services may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the basic operation of our Services.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:

Consent
For non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, and marketing cookies), we rely on your consent, which you provide through our cookie consent banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.

Legitimate Interests
For essential cookies, we rely on our legitimate interests in providing secure and functional Services. These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Services and do not require your consent.

Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and Other Privacy Laws
We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws, including:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
- Other applicable privacy laws in jurisdictions where we operate

Under these laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about your rights.

6. Data Retention

The duration for which cookies remain on your device varies depending on the type of cookie:

- Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (as specified in the cookie details above) or until you delete them manually.

We regularly review our cookie usage and retention periods to ensure they are appropriate and minimized to what is necessary for their intended purpose.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by:
- Posting a notice on our website
- Sending you an email (if you have an account with us)
- Displaying a new cookie consent banner

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Bono Network Corp
Email: privacy@bono.network
Address: 16192 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958, USA

For general inquiries, you can also reach us at info@bono.network.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe that we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.

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