Legal
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 01, 2026
Last Updated: April 03, 2026
Boondok provides transparency regarding how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy details the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, maintaining your session, and understanding how you interact with our services.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set directly by Boondok) or "third-party" (set by other services we use, such as authentication providers or payment processors).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including authentication and security features
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our services
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by services we use to provide authentication, payment processing, and content delivery
Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, security, and maintaining your session. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works and enhance user experience.
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services that we use to provide certain features on our website, such as authentication, payment processing, and content delivery. These services may set their own cookies in accordance with their privacy policies.
Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiration | Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
bdk_rt | Boondok | Stores your authentication refresh token to maintain your logged-in session. Required for accessing protected areas of the website. | Strictly Necessary | 30 days | HTTP-only, Secure (production) |
bdk_at | Boondok | Contains your user information (ID, email, role) for making authenticated API requests. Short-lived for security. | Strictly Necessary | 15 minutes | Client-readable, Secure (production) |
bdk_st | Boondok | Used during the OAuth authentication flow to validate the authorization request and prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. | Strictly Necessary | 10 minutes (deleted after authentication) | HTTP-only, Secure (production) |
bdk_activation | Boondok | Stores your early access activation token to grant access during our invite-only pre-launch phase. Cryptographically signed. | Strictly Necessary | 7 days | HTTP-only, Secure (production) |
bdk_locale | Boondok | Remembers your language and regional preference (e.g., en-CA, fr-CA, tl-PH) to display the website in your preferred language. | Functional | 1 year | Client-readable, Secure (production) |
bdk_theme | Boondok | Remembers your theme preference (light, dark, or system) to display the website in your preferred appearance mode. | Functional | 1 year | Client-readable, Secure (production) |
bdk_vid | Boondok | Anonymous visitor identifier for tracking user journeys and analytics. Helps us understand how people use Boondok. | Analytics | 1 year | Client-readable, Secure (production) |
bdk_attr | Boondok | Marketing attribution data (UTM parameters, referrer) to understand which campaigns drive signups and conversions. | Analytics | 30 days | Client-readable, Secure (production) |
bdk_sid | Boondok | Session identifier for grouping analytics events within a single browsing session. | Analytics | Session | Client-readable, Secure (production) |
Note: Expiration dates listed above generally apply on a rolling basis and may be refreshed when you interact with our website.
Third-Party Services
We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies. Below is information about each service:
Auth0
We use Auth0 to provide secure authentication services. Auth0 may set cookies to manage your authentication session and ensure security. These cookies are essential for the login and authentication process.
For more information about Auth0's use of cookies, please visit: Auth0 Privacy Policy
AWS CloudFront
We use Amazon CloudFront as a content delivery network (CDN) to deliver static assets and improve website performance. CloudFront may set cookies to optimize content delivery and route requests to the nearest server location.
For more information about AWS CloudFront cookies, please visit: AWS Privacy Policy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over cookies. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome:
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Adjust your cookie preferences
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click the three-line menu (☰) in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," adjust your preferences
Safari:
- Click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Settings" (or "Preferences" on older versions)
- Click "Privacy"
- Adjust your cookie preferences under "Cookies and website data"
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Adjust your cookie preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
We plan to introduce a cookie consent banner that will allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies directly from our website. In the meantime, you can manage cookies through your browser settings as described above.
Important: Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website, including logging in and accessing your account.
Analytics and Tracking
In addition to cookies, we use internal analytics systems to track how users interact with our website. This includes:
- Session Tracking: We generate session IDs to track user journeys across our website
- Device Information: We collect device type, browser, and operating system information from your user agent string
- Page Views: We track which pages you visit and how you navigate through our website
- UTM Parameters: We capture marketing attribution parameters (source, medium, campaign) to understand how you found us
This information is collected anonymously and is used solely to improve our services and user experience. We do not use this information to identify individual users.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of significant changes through our website or by email (if you have an account)
- Provide a summary of changes when material updates are made
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Legal Basis and Compliance
This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with:
- PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act): Canada's federal privacy law
- Provincial Privacy Laws: Applicable privacy laws in British Columbia, Canada
- Industry Best Practices: Following transparency and user control principles
We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with clear information about our data practices. You have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use and why
- Control which cookies are set on your device
- Withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Request information about the data we collect through cookies
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: legal@boondok.app
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
Jurisdiction: This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.