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BAMKO, LLC

Last Updated

March 10, 2026

Compliance

GDPR & CCPA

Version 1.0

This Cookie Policy explains how BAMKO, LLC (“BAMKO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on websites we own, operate, or host on behalf of our clients, including bamko.net, trust.bamko.net, and the branded e-commerce storefronts accessible through our platform (collectively, the “Sites”).

“Similar tracking technologies” includes local storage, session storage, and pixels that may function like cookies. This policy is published in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable privacy laws.

This policy should be read together with our:

Contents

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give site operators useful information about how their site is being used.

First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, enabling features or functionality to be provided by external services such as analytics platforms.

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, BAMKO, LLC is the data controller (or “business” under CCPA) for personal data collected through cookies on bamko.net and trust.bamko.net. For client-branded storefronts, see Section 11.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies because the Sites cannot operate without them.

  • Session authentication tokens (e.g., PHPSESSID)
  • Security tokens for CSRF protection
  • Cookie consent preference records
  • Load balancing identifiers

Functional

Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language selection, and display settings. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work as expected.

  • Language and region preferences
  • Dark mode / theme settings
  • Previously viewed documents or products
  • Form auto-fill preferences

Analytics

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Sites by collecting anonymous, aggregated data. This helps us improve site performance, content relevance, and user experience. No individual visitor is personally identified through these cookies.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) for unique visitor and session tracking
  • Google Analytics 4 measurement cookies (_ga_*) for session state and engagement
  • Page view counts, scroll depth, and engagement metrics
  • Traffic source and referral data

Marketing

Reserved

These cookies may be set by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. BAMKO does not currently use marketing cookies on any of its Sites. This category is reserved for potential future use; if activated, we will update this policy and request your consent before setting any marketing cookies.

  • Currently none in use
  • Reserved for future advertising integrations (if any)

3. Cookies We Do Not Use

For full transparency, we confirm that the Sites do not currently deploy:

  • Advertising or targeting cookies (e.g., DoubleClick, Meta Pixel, ad network tags)
  • Social media tracking cookies (e.g., embedded Facebook, X/Twitter, or LinkedIn widgets that set cookies)
  • Cross-site tracking pixels or web beacons for marketing purposes
  • Browser fingerprinting technologies (canvas, WebGL, or audio fingerprinting)
  • Flash cookies (Local Shared Objects) or Silverlight local storage

5. We Do Not Sell or Share Cookie Data

BAMKO does not sell personal information collected through cookies to any third party under any applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), or any other applicable privacy regulation.

BAMKO does not “share” personal information (as defined under the California Privacy Rights Act) collected through cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.

We do not derive revenue, receive consideration, or obtain any commercial benefit from the information collected by cookies, other than improving the functionality and usability of our Sites for visitors.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Sites, a cookie consent banner is presented. You may:

  • Accept all cookies all cookie categories are enabled
  • Reject non-essential cookies only strictly necessary cookies are set
  • Manage preferences choose which cookie categories (Functional, Analytics) to allow

You may change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of any page.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for a website. Be aware that if you delete all cookies, any preferences you have set will be lost, including the ability to opt out of cookies, as the opt-out itself requires placing a cookie on your device.

Google ChromeMozilla FirefoxApple SafariMicrosoft Edge

6.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On. This prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from transmitting visit data to Google Analytics.

6.4 Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser or an installed extension sends a GPC signal, we treat it as:

  • A valid opt-out of non-essential cookies
  • A “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” request under applicable U.S. state privacy laws

6.5 Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect the Do Not Track browser signal. When a DNT header is detected, non-essential cookies are suppressed.

7. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own first-party cookies, the following third-party services may set cookies on our Sites:

ServiceProviderPurposePrivacy Policy
Google AnalyticsGoogle LLCWebsite traffic analysis, usage patterns, and engagement metrics. Google Analytics 4 does not log or store IP addresses. Advertising features are disabled.Google Privacy Policy

Google Analytics configuration across all BAMKO Sites:

  • Google Analytics 4 does not log or store visitor IP addresses
  • Data sharing with Google advertising products is disabled
  • User-ID, Google Signals, and remarketing features are not enabled

8. Data Retention

Data TypeRetention Period
Session cookies (e.g., PHPSESSID, CSRF tokens)Deleted automatically when you close your browser. Server-side session data is purged after 24 hours of inactivity.
Functional cookies (preferences, language)Retained until you clear your cookies or the cookie expires (typically 30 to 365 days depending on the specific cookie).
Google Analytics data (_ga, _ga_*, _gid)Client-side cookie expires after 2 years (_ga) or 24 hours (_gid). Aggregated analytics data retained for 14 months on Google servers (default GA4 setting), then automatically deleted.
Consent recordsRetained for 36 months from the date of consent action, as required for regulatory compliance and audit purposes.

9. International Transfers

Data collected through third-party analytics cookies (Google Analytics) may be processed on servers located in the United States and other countries where these providers maintain infrastructure. Such transfers are protected by:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) incorporated into the respective provider’s data processing terms
  • Provider participation in applicable data transfer frameworks (e.g., EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework)

For EU/EEA/UK visitors, your consent to analytics cookies (provided via our cookie consent banner) includes informed consent to such international transfers, as further described on our GDPR Compliance page.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies:

All Visitors

  • Right to be informed about what cookies are used and why
  • Right to accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings
  • Right to request deletion of data collected through cookies
  • Right to access information collected via cookies

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, you additionally have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
  • Delete your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of sale or sharing (although BAMKO does not sell or share cookie data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

For details, see our California Privacy Policy

EU / EEA / UK Residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you additionally have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectification of inaccurate data
  • Erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing

For details, see our EU Data Protection & GDPR Compliance page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in the EU Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

11. Cookies on Client-Branded Storefronts

BAMKO hosts and operates e-commerce storefronts on behalf of our clients. On these client-branded sites:

  • BAMKO is the data processor (or "service provider" under CCPA) for cookie data
  • The client is the data controller (or "business" under CCPA)
  • Cookie data is used solely to operate the storefront on the client's behalf
  • BAMKO does not independently use, retain, or disclose cookie data collected on client storefronts for any purpose unrelated to providing the contracted service
  • The same cookie categories described in this policy (Strictly Necessary, Functional, Analytics) apply to client-branded storefronts

Our obligations as a data processor are further described in the Data Processing Addendum

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Display a notice on our Sites via the cookie consent banner
  • Where required by law, request your consent again

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights:

BAMKO, LLC

Attn: Information Security & Privacy

10925 Weyburn Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90024

Privacy Inquiries

privacy@bamko.net

Security Team

security@bamko.net

Trust Center

trust.bamko.net

For EU/EEA data protection inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection and Compliance Officer at privacy@bamko.net. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.