Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how BayCon (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy forms part of our Privacy Policy and is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and applicable state laws.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website’s owners. Cookies can be “session” cookies (which expire once you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
• Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to help us analyze site traffic and usage patterns so we can improve the user experience.
• Advertising Cookies: In some cases, we or our third-party partners may use cookies to deliver content or advertisements that are relevant to you.

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Our use of cookies is based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent: Where required, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
• Legitimate Interests: We use cookies to optimize our website’s performance and improve user experience, which we consider a legitimate interest.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your overall user experience.

For more detailed instructions on how to manage your cookie preferences, please refer to your browser’s help section or visit AllAboutCookies.org.

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and improve our website. These third parties are not under our control and may have their own cookie policies. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of these third-party providers.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), please be aware that your personal data, including information collected through cookies, may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of the EEA. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the details below:

Society for the Promotion of Speculative Fiction
1511 Sycamore Ave #290
Hercules, CA 94547
Email: abuse@societysf.org