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COOKIE POLICY

B2S BLACK SEA STRATEGIES SRL
Last updated: 13.11.2025

This Cookie Policy explains how B2S BLACK SEA STRATEGIES SRL (“B2S”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which details how we process personal data.

By continuing to browse this website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy — unless cookie preferences allow you to opt out of specific categories.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or device when you visit a website. They help websites operate efficiently, improve user experience, remember user preferences, and gather analytics data.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – remain until expiration or manual deletion
First-party cookies – placed by our own domain
Third-party cookies – placed by external providers (e.g., analytics, security, CDN tools)

Cookies do not give us access to your device, and they do not allow us to collect data beyond what you voluntarily provide.

2. Why We Use Cookies

B2S uses cookies for several important purposes:

2.1. Essential and Security Cookies

These cookies are necessary for:

Operating the website
Enabling page loading
Providing security protections
Preventing fraudulent or malicious activity
Supporting navigation and core functionality

Without these, the website may not function properly.

2.2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with the website, including:

Visitor count and traffic sources
User behavior on pages
Navigation patterns
Device and browser types

We use this data to improve performance, usability, and content relevance.

2.3. Functionality Cookies

These allow the website to:

Remember form inputs
Store user preferences (e.g., language, cookie choices)
Maintain consistent experience across sessions

2.4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may integrate third-party tools that use cookies, such as:

Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Cloudflare security tools
Content Delivery Networks
Embedded media or external platforms

Each of these providers has its own privacy policies and cookie frameworks.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

The categories of cookies used on our website include:

3.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These enable:

Website security
Core functionality
Server load balancing
Performance optimisation

These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie banner, as they are essential for operation.

3.2. Analytical / Performance Cookies

Used to analyse site usage:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Bounce rates
Browser/device statistics

This helps us enhance user experience and improve our content strategy.

3.3. Preference Cookies

Used to save:

Cookie consent preferences
Display settings
User-selected options

3.4. Third-Party Service Cookies

These may come from:

Google Analytics (traffic insights)
Cloudflare (security and anti-bot protection)
Hosting infrastructure and CDNs
Embedded forms or maps (when added in future)

We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, or behavioural profiling.

4. Cookies Used for Security

Given B2S’s focus on defence, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure, protecting our digital environment is essential.

Security-related cookies may:

Detect unusual traffic patterns
Prevent brute-force attacks
Identify malicious bots
Protect the integrity of sessions
Separate legitimate users from automated systems

These tools may collect anonymised technical data necessary for cybersecurity purposes.

5. Managing Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie preferences.

5.1. Through the Cookie Banner

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner will allow you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize cookie settings

You can change your preferences at any time.

5.2. Through Browser Settings

You may block or delete cookies by adjusting your browser configuration.

Below are links to cookie management guides for popular browsers:

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
Opera

Blocking certain cookies may impact website performance and functionality.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we may store cookies on your device:

Without consent → only for strictly necessary cookies
With consent → for analytics, performance, or preference cookies

Where applicable, consent is obtained through the cookie banner.

7. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect technical data such as:

Browser type and version
IP address (anonymized in analytics tools)
Device type and operating system
Session identifiers
Time spent on pages
Navigation paths
Language preferences

This information is used strictly for performance, security, and usage analytics.

We do not collect:

Personally identifiable sensitive data
Classified information
Commercial tracking data
Behavioural advertising identifiers

8. Third-Party Providers and Their Policies

Below are examples of providers we may use:

8.1. Google Analytics

Used for site analytics.
Data collected is anonymized where possible.

8.2. Google Tag Manager

Used for tag deployment and measurement.

8.3. Cloudflare

Used for firewall protection, anti-DDoS, and performance optimization.

8.4. Hosting Provider / CDN

Used for website performance and load balancing.

These services may install cookies essential for security and delivery.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to:

Reflect changes in laws
Reflect updates to our website
Adapt to new technologies or providers

The “Last Updated” date at the top of the page will indicate the most recent revision.

Continued use of the website after changes implies acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or about data protection at B2S, you may contact us at:

B2S BLACK SEA STRATEGIES SRL
📧 Email: office@blackseastrategy.com
📞 Phone: +40 740 105 916