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1. Who We Are

This Cookie Policy explains how Bridging Minds SAL (organizer of the Beirut Business Forum) (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on bbforum.co and related websites (the “Websites”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy at bbforum.co/privacy-policy/.

Controller: Bridging Minds SAL — CR 1033552, MOF/Tax 4036909, VAT 4036909-601
Block A, Beirut Gardens, Martyrs’ Square, P.O. Box 11-8672, Downtown Beirut, Lebanon
Contact: [email protected] | +961 (0)1 980 808

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that allow a website to remember your actions and preferences (e.g., login, language, display settings). We also use pixels, SDKs, web beacons, and local storage for similar purposes. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies.”

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies based on your consent, except for those strictly necessary for the operation and security of our Websites.

We use cookies to:

  • enable the secure functioning of our site and ticketing system,
  • remember your preferences and enhance your browsing experience,
  • analyze website traffic and improve performance,
  • personalize communication and measure marketing effectiveness (with consent),
  • ensure a safe and consistent experience across devices and sessions.

4. Consent Management (CookieYes)

We use CookieYes to present a consent banner, categorize cookies, and record your choices. Except for strictly necessary cookies, no cookies are activated until you provide consent. You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time via “Cookie Settings” in the website footer.

5. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies – Essential for the website to operate (e.g., security, form submission, login sessions, payment processing). Includes cookies set by Cloudflare for security and traffic protection, and by WordPress for site stability and user session management.

b) Functional Cookies – Enable features such as remembering your preferences, language settings, or chat functionality. Includes cookies from:
– Tidio (live chat and support widget);
- YouTube (embedded video preferences);
- Flickr (photo gallery preferences);
- Dropbox (file download and embedded document functionality);
c) Performance / Analytics Cookies – Collect anonymous statistics about visitor activity to help us improve site content and usability. Includes cookies from:
– Google Analytics (usage tracking and visitor metrics);
- Cloudflare Analytics (site performance and speed metrics);
d) Marketing / Advertising Cookies – Used to deliver and measure advertising campaigns and audience reach. Includes cookies from:
– Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram);
- LinkedIn Insight Tag;
- Google Ads / DoubleClick;

e) Testing and Optimization Cookies – Support A/B testing and usability experiments to improve website experience.
f) (If active) Affiliate / Partner Cookies – Used to credit referrals or measure campaign effectiveness when applicable.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Integrations

We may allow trusted third parties to set cookies on our Websites for analytics, communication, marketing, and content functionality, including:

  • Google (Analytics, Ads, Tag Manager);
  • Cloudflare (security and performance protection);
  • WordPress (site management and user authentication);
  • Mailchimp (newsletter tracking);
  • Tidio (customer support chat widget);
  • Dropbox (file sharing and embedded document viewing);
  • YouTube (video playback);
  • Flickr (photo galleries);
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram);
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag.

These services may act as independent controllers or processors and operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

7. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be session-based (deleted when your browser closes) or persistent (retained for a fixed period). Unless otherwise indicated in the live CookieYes declaration, non-essential cookies expire within 12 months of being set.

8. Live Cookie Declaration (via CookieYes)

The full, automatically updated list of cookies in use — including name, provider, purpose, and duration — is maintained by CookieYes and available at all times via “Cookie Settings.”

9. Managing Cookies

  • CookieYes Banner: Choose Accept All, Reject All, or customize your preferences.
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  • Browser Controls: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies (see help pages for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge).
  • Do Not Track: Our Websites currently do not respond to DNT signals. Please use Cookie Settings and browser tools to manage preferences.

Disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience or certain site features.

10. International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers may store or process data outside Lebanon (e.g., in the EU, UK, US, or India). We apply appropriate safeguards consistent with Lebanese law and GDPR standards. For more details, refer to our Privacy Policy at bbforum.co/privacy-policy/.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technological changes. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will indicate the current version.

12. Contact

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences, please contact:

Bridging Minds SAL

Organizer of the Beirut Business Forum

Block A, Beirut Gardens, Martyrs Square, Beirut, Lebanon

Email: [email protected] | Phone: +961 (0)1 980 808