Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Basss Holding AS ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website at bassspc.ca (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you during your visits to our Website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize returning visitors, remember user preferences, and track user behavior to improve the user experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and remembering your form inputs. Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate correctly.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our Website. These cookies collect information about the number of visitors, how long they spend on the site, which pages they visit, and where visitors come from. This information helps us improve the content and functionality of the Website.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language settings, so we can provide you with a personalized experience when you return to the Website.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track your activity across the Website and other websites to display targeted advertising that may be of interest to you. These cookies help us understand your preferences and serve relevant educational content about our computer courses and programs.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website may contain content from third-party services, such as:

• Google Analytics (analytics tracking)
• Google reCAPTCHA (form security and spam prevention)
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Social media platforms (if embedded content is present)

These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies.

5. How We Use Cookies

• To maintain your session and ensure Website functionality
• To remember your preferences and form data
• To analyze Website traffic and user behavior
• To improve the content and design of the Website
• To protect the Website from fraud and security threats
• To display targeted educational content about our computer courses
• To measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: These cookies expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period, typically ranging from a few weeks to several years.

7. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. You can:

• Accept or reject cookies through our cookie consent banner
• Delete cookies already stored on your device through your browser settings
• Disable cookies in your browser (though this may affect Website functionality)
• Use private or incognito browsing mode to avoid storing cookies
• Opt out of targeted advertising through industry opt-out tools

8. Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. Here are instructions for common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
• Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data

9. Consent Management

When you first visit our Website, we display a cookie consent banner. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent or modify your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our consent management settings.

10. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our use of cookies is based on:

• Your explicit consent (for non-essential cookies)
• Legitimate business interests (analytics and security)
• Legal compliance and regulatory requirements
• Performance of our services to you

11. Data Protection and Privacy

Any personal information collected through cookies is protected under our Privacy Policy. We do not share cookie data with third parties without your consent, except as required by law or to provide Website services.

For more information about how we handle personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

12. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. Our Website does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use other tools and browser settings to control cookies and tracking as described in this policy.

13. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "last modified" date below and, if necessary, by providing notice on our Website.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at: