BEEVELOPE
COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: 5 September 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1This Cookie Policy ("Cookie Policy") explains how BEEVELOPE ("Beevelope", "Company", "we", "our" or "us) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use our websites, web applications, Platform, dashboards and related online services (collectively, the "Platform").
1.2This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Company's:
(a) Privacy Policy;
(b) Terms of Service;
(c) AI Services and Responsible AI Policy; and
(d) other applicable policies and contractual documents.
1.3This Cookie Policy Explains:
(a) what cookies and similar technologies are;
(b) why Beevelope uses them;
(c) the categories of cookies that may be used;
(d) how third-party technologies may operate on the Platform;
(e) how Users may manage cookie preferences;
(f) how online identifiers and analytics technologies are used; and
(g) the rights available to individuals under Applicable Privacy Laws.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
2.1Cookies are small text files or similar data elements that may be stored on your browser, computer, mobile device or other internet-enabled device when you visit or interact with a website or online service.
2.2Cookies may enable a website or application to recognise a device, remember preferences, maintain sessions, provide security, understand usage patterns and perform other functions.
2.3Beevelope may also use technologies that operate similarly to cookies, including:
(a) pixels;
(b) web beacons;
(c) local storage;
(d) session identifiers;
(e) device identifiers;
(f) software development kits ("SDKs");
(g) tracking technologies;
(h) authentication tokens;
(i) API identifiers; and
(j) other similar technologies.
These technologies are collectively referred to in this Cookie Policy as "Cookies and Similar Technologies".
3. HOW BEEVELOPE USES COOKIES
Beevelope may use Cookies and Similar Technologies to:
(a) operate the Platform;
(b) authenticate Users;
(c) maintain User sessions;
(d) remember User preferences;
(e) provide requested functionality;
(f) secure User Accounts;
(g) prevent fraud and abuse;
(h) detect suspicious activity;
(i) understand how Users interact with the Platform;
(j) analyse Platform performance;
(k) diagnose technical problems;
(l) improve Platform functionality;
(m) personalise certain aspects of the User experience;
(n) measure feature adoption;
(o) improve marketing and communications, where permitted by Applicable Privacy Laws;
(p) support analytics and reporting;
(q) maintain Platform integrity;
(r) provide customer support;
(s) support integrations and connected services; and
(t) comply with Applicable Laws.
4. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES
Depending upon the Platform, the applicable jurisdiction and the User's preferences, Beevelope may use the following categories of Cookies and Similar Technologies.
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies are required for the operation, security and administration of essential Platform functionality.
They may be used for:
(a) User authentication;
(b) account security;
(c) session management;
(d) maintaining login status;
(e) fraud prevention;
(f) load balancing;
(g) network management;
(h) maintaining application functionality; and
(i) protecting the Platform against unauthorised access.
Because these technologies may be necessary for the operation or security of the Platform, they may not be capable of being disabled through the Platform's cookie preference mechanism.
4.2 Functional Cookies
Functional Cookies enable the Platform to remember choices made by Users and provide enhanced functionality.
They may be used to remember:
(a) language preferences;
(b) regional settings;
(c) User interface preferences;
(d) dashboard configurations;
(e) accessibility preferences; and
(f) other User-selected settings.
Disabling Functional Cookies may affect certain Platform functionality.
4.3 Preference Cookies
Preference Cookies enable Beevelope to remember settings selected by Users so that the Platform can provide a more consistent and convenient experience.
Such Cookies may include preferences concerning:
(a) interface configuration;
(b) communication preferences;
(c) regional settings;
(d) display preferences; and
(e) other configurable Platform settings.
4.4 Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance and Analytics Cookies help Beevelope understand how Users interact with the Platform.
They may collect information relating to:
(a) pages or screens viewed;
(b) features accessed;
(c) navigation patterns;
(d) session duration;
(e) interactions;
(f) performance metrics;
(g) error reports;
(h) feature adoption;
(i) campaign or workflow activity;
(j) technical performance; and
(k) other usage information.
Where reasonably practicable and appropriate, Beevelope may use aggregated, anonymised or de-identified information for analytics and service improvement.
4.5 Security Cookies and Technologies
Security-related Cookies and Similar Technologies may be used to:
(a) detect suspicious activity;
(b) prevent unauthorised access;
(c) protect User Accounts;
(d) identify fraudulent activity;
(e) protect authentication processes;
(f) investigate security events;
(g) maintain Platform integrity; and
(h) protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the Services.
Security technologies may operate regardless of certain optional cookie preferences where necessary to maintain the security of the Platform.
4.6 Marketing and Advertising Technologies
Where permitted by Applicable Privacy Laws, Beevelope may use Cookies or Similar Technologies for marketing-related purposes, including to:
(a) understand interactions with marketing communications;
(b) measure campaign effectiveness;
(c) understand engagement with promotional content;
(d) deliver or measure relevant communications;
(e) understand how visitors interact with the Company's websites; and
(f) improve marketing activities.
Where consent is legally required, Beevelope shall obtain the required consent before deploying the relevant non-essential technologies.
5. SESSION AND PERSISTENT COOKIES
5.1Beevelope may use both session Cookies and persistent Cookies.
5.2 Session Cookies
Session Cookies generally remain on a User's device only for the duration of a browsing session and may be deleted when the browser is closed.
5.3 Persistent Cookies
Persistent Cookies may remain on a User's device for a specified period or until they are deleted by the User.
5.4The retention period of a particular Cookie may depend upon:
(a) its purpose;
(b) technical requirements;
(c) security considerations;
(d) User preferences;
(e) Applicable Privacy Laws; and
(f) the practices of the relevant third-party provider.
6. FIRST-PARTY AND THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
6.1 First-Party Technologies
First-party Cookies are placed or controlled directly by Beevelope or by service providers acting on its behalf.
They may be used for Platform functionality, security, preferences, analytics and other legitimate purposes.
6.2 Third-Party Technologies
Beevelope may use technologies supplied by authorised third parties for purposes including:
(a) analytics;
(b) authentication;
(c) payment processing;
(d) cloud infrastructure;
(e) customer support;
(f) communications;
(g) security monitoring;
(h) content delivery;
(i) performance monitoring; and
(j) other operational purposes.
6.3Third-party providers may process information collected through their technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies and contractual arrangements with Beevelope.
6.4Beevelope does not control the independent privacy practices of third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company.
7. ANALYTICS
7.1
Beevelope may use internal and authorised third-party analytics technologies to understand and improve the Platform.
7.2
Analytics information may include:
(a) IP address;
(b) browser information;
(c) operating system;
(d) device information;
(e) session information;
(f) pages visited;
(g) features used;
(h) interaction information;
(i) error information; and
(j) performance information.
7.3
Where appropriate, Beevelope may apply measures intended to reduce the identification of individual Users and may use aggregated, anonymised or de-identified information for analytics and service improvement.
8. ONLINE IDENTIFIERS
Beevelope may process online identifiers reasonably necessary to provide, secure and administer the Platform, including:
(a) IP addresses;
(b) browser identifiers;
(c) device identifiers;
(d) authentication tokens;
(e) session identifiers;
(f) API identifiers;
(g) network information; and
(h) other technical identifiers.
Such information shall be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy and Applicable Privacy Laws.
9. COOKIE CONSENT
9.1
Where Applicable Privacy Laws require consent before the use of non-essential Cookies or Similar Technologies, Beevelope shall provide an appropriate consent mechanism.
9.2
Depending upon the jurisdiction, Users may be presented with options such as:
(a) accepting all Cookies;
(b) rejecting non-essential Cookies;
(c) selecting individual categories of Cookies; or
(d) managing Cookie preferences.
9.3
The availability and operation of consent controls may differ depending upon the User's jurisdiction and Applicable Privacy Laws.
9.4
Strictly Necessary Cookies may continue to operate where they are necessary for the operation, security or functionality of the Platform.
10. WITHDRAWAL OR CHANGE OF CONSENT
10.1
Where Cookie Processing is based upon consent, Users may withdraw or modify their consent through the available Cookie preference mechanism.
10.2
Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of Processing undertaken before the withdrawal.
10.3
Users may also delete Cookies through their browser or device settings.
10.4
Disabling or deleting certain Cookies may affect:
(a) Platform functionality;
(b) login sessions;
(c) preferences;
(d) security features;
(e) analytics;
(f) performance; or
(g) other aspects of the User experience.
11. BROWSER AND DEVICE CONTROLS
Most modern browsers allow Users to:
(a) view stored Cookies;
(b) delete Cookies;
(c) block Cookies;
(d) restrict third-party Cookies;
(e) receive notifications before Cookies are stored; and
(f) configure privacy preferences.
Users may also have similar controls through their mobile device or operating system.
The exact controls available depend upon the browser, operating system and device.
12. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
12.1
Certain browsers may transmit "Do Not Track" ("DNT") signals.
12.2
Because there is no universally accepted technical standard governing DNT signals, Beevelope may not respond to such signals unless required by Applicable Privacy Laws.
12.3
Where a jurisdiction requires specific treatment of browser-based privacy signals, Beevelope shall comply with the applicable legal requirements.
13. GLOBAL PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS
13.1
Beevelope operates globally and recognises that requirements relating to Cookies and Similar Technologies differ between jurisdictions.
13.2
Accordingly, Beevelope may implement jurisdiction-specific consent mechanisms, preference controls or disclosures where reasonably necessary to comply with Applicable Privacy Laws.
13.3
Such requirements may include, where applicable:
(a) obtaining prior consent for non-essential Cookies;
(b) providing clear information regarding Cookie purposes;
(c) providing mechanisms for withdrawal of consent;
(d) respecting legally recognised opt-out rights;
(e) maintaining records of consent;
(f) providing appropriate privacy notices; and
(g) responding to applicable Data Subject requests.
14. PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED THROUGH COOKIES
14.1
Some Cookies and Similar Technologies may collect or generate information that constitutes Personal Data under Applicable Privacy Laws.
14.2
Where such information constitutes Personal Data, it shall be processed in accordance with the Company's Privacy Policy and Applicable Privacy Laws.
14.3
The Privacy Policy provides additional information concerning:
(a) categories of Personal Data;
(b) purposes of Processing;
(c) lawful bases;
(d) data sharing;
(e) international transfers;
(f) retention;
(g) security;
(h) Data Subject rights; and
(i) privacy requests.
15. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
15.1
Information collected through Cookies or Similar Technologies may be processed, stored or accessed in jurisdictions outside the country in which it was collected.
15.2
Where an international transfer of Personal Data occurs, Beevelope shall implement appropriate safeguards where required by Applicable Privacy Laws.
15.3
Such safeguards may include:
(a) adequacy decisions;
(b) Standard Contractual Clauses;
(c) approved contractual safeguards;
(d) legally recognised transfer mechanisms; or
(e) other lawful transfer mechanisms.
16. DATA RETENTION
16.1
Cookie-related information shall be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by Applicable Laws.
16.2
Retention periods may vary depending upon:
(a) the type of Cookie;
(b) its purpose;
(c) technical requirements;
(d) security requirements;
(e) applicable consent requirements;
(f) contractual requirements; and
(g) legal obligations.
17. SECURITY
17.1
Beevelope implements commercially reasonable technical and organisational safeguards designed to protect information collected through Cookies and Similar Technologies against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, loss or misuse.
17.2
Security measures may include:
(a) access controls;
(b) authentication mechanisms;
(c) encryption where appropriate;
(d) logging and monitoring;
(e) vulnerability management;
(f) secure software development practices; and
(g) other appropriate security controls.
17.3
No method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
18. CHILDREN
18.1
The Platform is intended primarily for businesses and individuals who are legally capable of using the Services under Applicable Laws.
18.2
Beevelope does not knowingly use Cookies to collect Personal Data directly from children in violation of Applicable Laws.
18.3
If Beevelope becomes aware that Personal Data relating to a child has been collected through the Platform in circumstances prohibited by Applicable Laws, the Company shall take appropriate steps consistent with its Privacy Policy and Applicable Laws.
19. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
19.1
Beevelope may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
(a) changes in technology;
(b) changes to the Platform;
(c) changes in Cookies or Similar Technologies;
(d) regulatory developments;
(e) changes in Applicable Privacy Laws;
(f) changes in third-party service providers; or
(g) changes to the Company's privacy practices.
19.2
The updated version shall be published through the Platform or Company's website and shall indicate the applicable "Last Updated" date.
19.3
Where required by Applicable Laws, Beevelope shall provide additional notice or obtain renewed consent in relation to material changes.
20. CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions, concerns or requests relating to this Cookie Policy or Beevelope's use of Cookies and Similar Technologies may be submitted through the contact details published on the Platform or Company's website.
Where required by Applicable Privacy Laws, the Company may designate a Data Protection Officer, privacy representative or other authorised contact person.
21. GOVERNING PRINCIPLE
This Cookie Policy shall be interpreted consistently with the Company's Privacy Policy and Applicable Privacy Laws.
Where any provision of this Cookie Policy conflicts with a mandatory requirement of Applicable Privacy Laws, the mandatory legal requirement shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.
22. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Cookie Policy shall become effective on the Effective Date stated above and shall remain in effect until amended, replaced or withdrawn by the Company.
ANNEXURE A
COOKIE CATEGORIES – SUMMARY
ANNEXURE B
THIRD-PARTY TECHNOLOGIES
Depending upon the Services and configuration of the Platform, Beevelope may use third-party technologies for:
(a) cloud hosting and infrastructure;
(b) analytics;
(c) authentication;
(d) payment processing;
(e) email delivery and communications;
(f) customer support;
(g) security and monitoring;
(h) content delivery;
(i) performance monitoring;
(j) AI-enabled functionality; and
(k) other services necessary for operation of the Platform.
The Company shall maintain or make available an appropriate list of material third-party providers where required by Applicable Privacy Laws or contractual commitments.
ANNEXURE C
COOKIE PREFERENCE MANAGEMENT
Where available, Users may manage Cookie preferences through the Company's Cookie Consent Management Platform.
Users may also manage Cookies through their:
(a) browser settings;
(b) device settings; or
(c) operating system privacy controls.
The Company may modify its Cookie preference mechanism from time to time to reflect technological or regulatory developments.