Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

As is common practice with almost all professional websites, the Brand Ape website (brandape.com) uses cookies, which are small files downloaded onto your device to improve your experience. This page explains what information cookies collect, how we use them, and why we sometimes need to store them. We also explain how you can prevent cookies from being stored; however, doing so may negatively affect certain aspects of the website's functionality.

For general information on cookies, please see "What Are Cookies?".

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons outlined below. In most cases, there are no industry-standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling functionality and features they add to the website. If you are unsure whether you need cookies or not, it is recommended that you leave them enabled, as disabling them might affect the services you use.

3. Disabling Cookies

You can prevent cookies from being set by adjusting your browser settings (refer to your browser’s Help section for guidance). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites. Disabling cookies will usually result in reduced functionality and could negatively impact your experience on our website. Therefore, we recommend you do not disable cookies.

4. The Cookies We Set

Account-related Cookies: If you create an account with us, cookies are used for managing the signup process and general administration. These cookies are typically deleted when you log out, but they may occasionally remain to remember your preferences.
Login-related Cookies: Cookies are set when you log in, ensuring you don't need to log in repeatedly when navigating different pages. These are usually cleared when logging out to maintain restricted access to certain features.
Newsletter-related Cookies: Brand Ape provides newsletter and email subscription services, and cookies may be used to remember if you are already registered or to manage notifications relevant to your subscription status.
Order Processing-related Cookies: As we offer domain purchase services, certain cookies are essential for remembering your order details across multiple pages to ensure smooth transaction processing.
Survey-related Cookies: Occasionally, we conduct surveys to gather insights or feedback from users. Cookies may remember if you've already participated, ensuring accurate survey results.
Form-related Cookies: When submitting information through contact forms, cookies may be used to retain your details for future correspondence.
Site Preferences Cookies: To enhance your user experience, we allow you to customise preferences. Cookies help store these preferences so they can be recalled on subsequent visits.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties, including:

Google Analytics: Brand Ape utilises Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site, enabling us to improve user experiences. These cookies track metrics such as time spent on the site and pages visited. For more details, visit the official Google Analytics page.
Testing New Features: Occasionally, we test new website features and improvements. Cookies may be employed during testing to ensure consistent user experiences.
E-commerce and Conversion Tracking: As we sell domain names, cookies help track sales statistics, allowing us to monitor advertising effectiveness and maintain competitive pricing.
Advertising Cookies: Cookies support behavioural advertising, ensuring you see relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity.
Social Media Cookies: Brand Ape uses social media buttons or plugins from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. These platforms may set cookies via our website, influencing your profile on their site. For more information, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most browsers allow you to refuse and delete cookies. Methods vary based on your browser and its version. For up-to-date information on blocking or deleting cookies, refer to:

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge

Please note that blocking cookies may negatively impact usability and functionality on many websites, including Brand Ape.