Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information to website operators. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services ("third-party cookies").

How We Use Cookies

Airbound Ventures uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and session storage) on the airbound.org website. We use these technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Improve the performance and functionality of our website
• Ensure the security and integrity of the website

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but this may cause parts of the website to stop working.

• Cookie consent preference: Stores your cookie consent decision (accept or decline). Stored in localStorage, key: airbound_org_cookie_consent
• Funding bar preference: Remembers if you have dismissed the funding bar announcement. Stored in localStorage, key: airbound_org_fb_closed

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors navigate the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We may use tools like Google Analytics or similar services. If you decline analytics cookies, your visits will not be included in our statistics. This does not affect the functionality of the website.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you decline these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Local Storage vs. Cookies

In addition to cookies, we use the browser's localStorage API to store small amounts of preference data on your device. Unlike cookies, data in localStorage is not automatically sent to our servers with every request — it remains on your device and is only read by our JavaScript code. This approach is more privacy-friendly as it reduces unnecessary data transmission.

The localStorage items we store are:

• airbound_org_cookie_consent — your cookie consent choice ("accepted" or "declined")
• airbound_org_fb_closed — whether you dismissed our funding announcement bar

Third-Party Cookies

Some content or functionality on our website may be provided by third parties. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their features. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you encounter on our website.

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies (other than essential cookies). You can manage your preferences in the following ways:

• Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our website, you will see a banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
• Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Visit your browser's help documentation to learn how to manage cookies.
• Opt-out tools: For analytics services like Google Analytics, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

Browser Cookie Settings

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no established standard for how websites should respond to DNT.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Airbound Ventures, LLC
200 State Street, Suite 1400
Boston, MA 02109
Email: privacy@airbound.org