Cookies Policy
Last updated: June 6, 2025
Note: If the Terms, Policy, or Agreement are available in multiple languages and any discrepancies exist between translations, the English version shall prevail.
This Cookies Policy explains how BabySea ("BabySea," "we," "us," and "our") uses cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and other similar technologies (collectively referred to as "Cookies") to recognize you when you visit our public website at babysea.ai (the "Website"), and BabySea's online software-as-a-service platform including any related APIs provided by BabySea, as well as all related mobile and desktop applications (collectively, the "Services"). This Policy explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy if you would like more information on how BabySea collects, uses, and shares your personal information.
A. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. These files help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and frequently accessed items. Cookies make your experience more convenient by facilitating navigation and providing relevant content.
B. Categories of Cookies We Use
1. Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
- Legal Basis. Legitimate Interest
- Purpose. Essential website functionality and security
- Retention. Session duration or until withdrawal
These cookies are crucial to ensure our Website and Services operate optimally. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not function. Necessary cookies include:
- Session management cookies
- Security and authentication tokens
- Load balancing cookies
- CSRF protection tokens
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for website functionality.
2. Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
- Legal Basis. Consent
- Purpose. Website improvement and user experience analysis
- Retention. 26 months
- Processors. PostHog Inc.
- Data Categories. Usage data, device information, anonymized IP addresses
We use these cookies to understand how visitors engage with our Website, which helps us improve the way we present content. The information collected includes:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Device and browser information (anonymized)
- Performance metrics
- User interaction data (anonymized)
These cookies are only set after you provide explicit consent.
3. Preference Cookies (Requires Consent)
- Legal Basis. Consent
- Purpose. Remember user settings and personalization
- Retention. 12 months
- Data Categories. User preferences, settings, language choices
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences (such as language selection or theme preferences) and provide more personalized features. They include:
- Language and region settings
- Theme and display preferences
- Accessibility settings
- User interface customizations
These cookies are only set after you provide explicit consent.
4. Marketing Cookies (Requires Consent)
- Legal Basis. Consent
- Purpose. Personalized advertising and marketing communications
- Retention. 24 months or until consent withdrawal
- Data Categories. Email preferences, interaction history, marketing engagement data
These cookies are used to deliver personalized marketing content and measure campaign effectiveness. They include:
- Marketing campaign tracking
- Conversion measurement
- Personalized content delivery
- Advertisement effectiveness metrics
These cookies are only set after you provide explicit consent.
C. Granular Consent Management
1. Your Consent Choices
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a comprehensive cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept All - Enable all cookie categories
- Reject All - Only allow necessary cookies
- Customize - Select specific cookie categories
2. Detailed Cookie Preferences
Our cookie banner provides detailed information for each category including:
- Purpose and legal basis for processing
- Data retention periods
- Third-party processors involved
- Specific data categories collected
3. Consent Versioning and Re-consent
- We maintain detailed records of your consent choices
- Consent is automatically re-requested every 6 months to ensure ongoing agreement
- You can view your consent history through our privacy settings
- Any changes to our cookie practices will trigger a new consent request
D. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
1. Real-time Consent Management
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through:
- Cookie Settings Badge - Located at the bottom-left of every page
- Privacy Settings - Available in your account settings
- Cookie Banner - Re-accessible through the settings badge
2. Withdrawal of Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Using the cookie settings badge to modify preferences
- Contacting our support team
- Using browser settings to clear cookies
When you withdraw consent:
- We immediately stop using the relevant cookies
- Existing cookies are automatically deleted
- Analytics tracking ceases immediately
- Marketing activities are suspended
3. Browser-Level Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings:
- Set notifications for each cookie
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Clear existing cookies
- Set automatic cookie deletion
E. Data Protection Measures
1. IP Anonymization
For analytics purposes, we anonymize IP addresses to protect your privacy. Full IP addresses are never stored or transmitted to third parties.
2. Data Minimization
We only collect the minimum data necessary for each cookie category's stated purpose. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
3. Secure Data Transmission
All cookie data is transmitted using industry-standard encryption (TLS 1.3) and stored securely with appropriate access controls.
F. Third-Party Processors
1. Analytics Services
PostHog Inc.
- Purpose: Website analytics and user experience improvement
- Data location: United States (adequacy decision)
- Retention: 26 months
- Data categories: Anonymized usage data, device information
2. International Transfers
Personal data may only be transferred to countries with adequate protection levels or with appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) in compliance with GDPR requirements.
G. Your GDPR Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding cookie data:
- Access. Request information about cookie data we process
- Rectification. Correct inaccurate cookie preference data
- Erasure. Request deletion of all cookie-related data
- Portability. Receive your cookie preference data in a structured format
- Restriction. Limit processing of cookie data
- Objection. Object to cookie-based processing
To exercise these rights, use the dashboard profile within your BabySea platform to access your data.
H. Consent Records and Audit Trail
We maintain comprehensive records of your cookie consent including:
- Timestamp of consent decisions
- Specific categories consented to
- Browser and device information
- Consent source (banner, settings, etc.)
- Version of consent obtained
These records are kept for compliance purposes and are available to you upon request.
I. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect:
- Changes in the cookies we use
- Updates to legal requirements
- Improvements to our privacy practices
Material changes will:
- Be communicated 30 days in advance
- Trigger a new consent request
- Be clearly highlighted in the updated policy
You can always find the latest version on this page with the "Last updated" date at the top.
J. Contact and Data Rights
For questions about this Cookies Policy or to exercise your data rights:
- Data Protection Inquiries. dev@babysea.ai
- Data Rights Requests. Use the dashboard profile within your BabySea platform to access your data or contact us on Data Request.
- General Support. Contact us through our support channels
K. Detailed Cookies Table
| Category | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Legal Basis | Processor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | babysea_session | Session management | Session | Legitimate Interest | BabySea |
| Necessary | babysea_csrf | Security protection | Session | Legitimate Interest | BabySea |
| Necessary | babysea_cookie_consent_status | Store consent preferences | 13 months | Legitimate Interest | BabySea |
| Analytics | ph_* | PostHog analytics | 26 months | Consent | PostHog Inc. |
| Preferences | babysea_theme | UI theme preference | 12 months | Consent | BabySea |
| Preferences | babysea_language | Language preference | 12 months | Consent | BabySea |
| Marketing | babysea_marketing_id | Marketing campaigns | 24 months | Consent | BabySea |