Overview

Cookie consent is a mechanism that allows websites to obtain user permission before storing cookies on their device. It enables users to choose which cookies to accept or reject, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).

Netcore Unbxd uses standard browser cookies to collect data on website usability and interaction trends. Cookies are small text files stored in a browser to retain user preferences and enhance functionality.

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Prerequisites
Before enabling analytics tracking, ensure the following:

The Unbxd Analytics JavaScript file is included in your HTML.

Replace PROD_SITEKEY with your actual production site key.

Categories of Cookies

Websites typically classify cookies into the following categories:

Necessary Cookies: These are required for essential website functions, such as authentication and security.
Functional Cookies: They enhance user experience by remembering preferences (e.g., language, region).
Analytics Cookies: They track user behavior, website usage, and performance metrics.
Marketing Cookies: It supports targeted advertising and retargeting.
Performance Cookies: They measure site performance such as page load time and user interactions.

Analytics Cookies Usage

Netcore Unbxd’s analytics tracking primarily falls under the Analytics Cookies category. These cookies help collect data on:

User interactions and engagement
Product usage patterns
Site performance metrics

This data enables Unbxd to improve relevancy, recommendations, and personalization.

Cookies Required for Analytics

The following cookies are essential for Unbxd’s analytics platform:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry
unbxd.userId	Identifies a returning user for tracking purposes.	Never expires
unbxd.visitId	Tracks visitor sessions.	Expires after 30 minutes of inactivity
unbxd.visit	Captures session details about user visits.	Expires after 30 minutes of inactivity

Impact of Declining Analytics Cookies

If users decline analytics cookies:

Tracking mechanisms are disabled.
No data on user behavior or website visits is collected.
Insights related to engagement, interactions, and performance remain incomplete.

Managing Cookie Consent

Users can manage cookie consent in Unbxd through Privacy Settings. From there, they can control how personal data is collected and used.

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Note
Disabling cookies does not prevent access to the main features of the platform. However, personalized settings such as saved preferences may be unavailable.

Enable or Disable Analytics Tracking

To Enable Analytics Tracking, add the following in the Unbxd Analytics JavaScript file

Unbxd && Unbxd.enableAnalytics(); // Enable Analytics Tracking service

To Enable Analytics Tracking, add the following in the Unbxd Analytics JavaScript file

Unbxd && Unbxd.disableAnalytics(); // Disable Analytics Tracking service

Security Measures

Netcore Unbxd employs several security measures to protect collected data and ensure compliance with industry standards:

Data Encryption: All data is securely transmitted and stored.
No PII Stored: Shopper data is anonymized; no personally identifiable information is retained.
Data Retention Policies: Govern how long data is stored, processed, and deleted.
Regulatory Compliance: Adheres to GDPR and CCPA data protection laws.

Legal Basis for Data Collection and Processing

Netcore Unbxd collects and processes data under the following legal bases:

User Consent: At the time personal data is provided.
Legitimate Interests: For fraud prevention, marketing, security, and service improvement.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws or contracts.
Vital Interests: To protect the safety of users or others.

Compliance with Privacy and Data Protection Laws

Netcore Unbxd complies with global privacy and data protection regulations, including:

GDPR: European Union
CCPA: California, USA
LGPD: Brazil
PDPA: India & Singapore
PIPL: China
Australia Privacy Act & Cookie Regulations: Australia

Users can manage their data preferences and consent in accordance with these regulations.

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Important

Always respect and honor user consent preferences to maintain GDPR compliance.

This practice helps protect user privacy and build trust with customers.

For further assistance on GDPR compliance with Unbxd Analytics, contact [email protected]

For more information on enabling or disabling Unbxd Analytics based on user consent, refer to the documentation: Enable/Disable Unbxd Analytics