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Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Scope

This Cookie Policy applies to:

  • getblackbox.io: Our attribution software SaaS product
  • shopifyappauthority.com: Our affiliate site reviewing Shopify apps

Both sites may share remarketing cookies for advertising purposes. Both are operated by Heal Ventures LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored by your browser when you visit a website. They help us:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our service
  • Show you relevant ads

Cookies may track you across our sites (getblackbox.io and shopifyappauthority.com) for advertising purposes.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled)

auth_token

  • Purpose: Keep you logged in to BlackBox
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Required: Yes - service will not work without this cookie

session_id

  • Purpose: Maintain your session state as you navigate BlackBox
  • Duration: Browser session (deleted when you close browser)
  • Required: Yes - application functionality depends on this

Analytics Cookies (Can be disabled)

Google Analytics (via GTM-M5L9MW5H)

  • Provider: Google Inc.
  • Purpose: Understand how you use BlackBox and our content sites so we can improve
  • Duration: 14 months
  • Can be disabled: Yes, via our cookie banner
  • Tracks across: Both getblackbox.io and shopifyappauthority.com
  • Cookies set: _ga, _gid, _gat

Marketing Cookies (Can be disabled)

Facebook Pixel

  • Provider: Meta Platforms (Facebook)
  • Purpose: Show you relevant ads and track conversions across our properties
  • Duration: 90 days
  • Can be disabled: Yes, via our cookie banner
  • Cross-site tracking: May track you across getblackbox.io and shopifyappauthority.com
  • Cookies set: _fbp, _fbc, fr

Google Ads

  • Provider: Google Inc.
  • Purpose: Measure ad performance and show remarketing ads
  • Duration: 90 days
  • Can be disabled: Yes, via our cookie banner
  • Example: If you visit shopifyappauthority.com, we may show you BlackBox ads on Google
  • Cookies set: _gcl_au, IDE, DSID

Taboola

  • Provider: Taboola Inc.
  • Purpose: Native ad tracking and content discovery remarketing
  • Duration: 90 days
  • Can be disabled: Yes, via our cookie banner
  • Used for: Showing recommended content and sponsored articles
  • Cookies set: t_gid, taboola_fp_td_user_id

Cross-Site Tracking

Important:

Our marketing cookies may track you across both getblackbox.io and shopifyappauthority.com to show relevant ads.

How it works:

  • If you visit shopifyappauthority.com to read Shopify app reviews, we may show you BlackBox ads on other websites
  • If you visit getblackbox.io, we may show you shopifyappauthority.com content on social media
  • This uses cookie-based remarketing across our properties
  • You can opt-out via our cookie banner on either site

Note: Opting out on one site does not affect the other site. You must manage cookie preferences on each site separately.

Managing Cookies

Using Our Cookie Banner

The easiest way to manage cookies is through our cookie consent banner:

  • Accept All: Allows all cookies (essential, analytics, marketing)
  • Decline Optional: Only essential cookies (auth and session)
  • Customize: Choose which categories to allow

Click the Cookie Settings button in the bottom right corner to change your preferences anytime.

Using Your Browser

You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Warning: Blocking all cookies may break BlackBox functionality, as essential cookies are required for login and session management.

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals when technically feasible.

If your browser sends a DNT signal, we will attempt to honor it for optional tracking cookies (analytics and marketing). Essential cookies will still be used as they are required for service functionality.

To enable Do Not Track in your browser, consult your browser's help documentation.

Contact About Cookies

If you have questions about our cookie usage, please contact us:

Email: healventuresllc@gmail.com

Subject line: Cookie Policy Question

Company: Heal Ventures LLC

Address: 10257 Missouri Meadows St, Las Vegas, NV 89183

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Last updated: October 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy applies to both getblackbox.io and shopifyappauthority.com, operated by Heal Ventures LLC.