Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Beverly Hills Standard uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use. This policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws.
Last updated: June 06, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide reporting information, and deliver personalized experiences. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other services we use).
Our Cookie Consent System
We have implemented a comprehensive cookie consent system that gives you control over which cookies we use. When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie banner with these options:
- Accept All: Allows all cookie categories
- Decline: Only allows essential cookies
- Manage Preferences: Lets you choose specific cookie categories
Your preferences are stored for one year and can be changed at any time.
Cookie Categories We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session management and authentication
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
- Cookie consent preferences
- Shopping cart functionality (if applicable)
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for service provision)
2. Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. They include:
- Google Analytics: Page views, user behavior, traffic sources
- Performance monitoring: Site speed and error tracking
- Content optimization: Most popular articles and sections
Data collected: Anonymized usage statistics, page views, session duration
Legal basis: Consent
Retention: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
3. Marketing Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. They include:
- Advertising networks: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, other ad platforms
- Social media: Social sharing and login functionality
- Email marketing: Newsletter tracking and personalization
- Retargeting: Showing relevant ads on other websites
Data collected: Browsing behavior, ad interactions, demographic information
Legal basis: Consent
Retention: Varies by provider (typically 30 days to 2 years)
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies (only with your consent for non-essential cookies):
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
- Facebook: Social login and advertising pixels
- Social media platforms: Sharing buttons and embedded content
These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Through Our Cookie Banner
The easiest way to manage cookies is through our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit our site or when you haven't made a choice yet. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of personalized advertising through these industry services:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- Your Online Choices (EU)
- Google Analytics Opt-out
Your Rights
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Withdraw consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
- Access your data: Request information about data collected through cookies
- Delete your data: Request deletion of data collected through cookies
- Data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Our cookie consent system provides more granular control over tracking than DNT signals.
Mobile Apps and Other Platforms
This cookie policy applies to our website. If you use our mobile apps or interact with us on social media platforms, different privacy practices may apply. Please refer to the respective privacy policies for those services.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through:
- Updated "last modified" date above
- Notice on our website
- Email notification for significant changes
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@bhstandard.com
- Contact Form: Contact Us
- Mail: The Beverly Hills Standard - Privacy Officer
8383 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 800
Beverly Hills, CA 90211