Cookie Policy

1. 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 and provide information to website owners.

BuddyHuddle uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the service to work.

• Authentication Cookies: Remember your login status and session information
• Security Cookies: Help protect against security threats and fraud
• Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute traffic across servers for optimal performance

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Localization Cookies: Remember your language and region settings

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our service.

• Usage Analytics: Track how you use our website to improve functionality
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We may use these cookies to show you relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver advertisements. These third parties may include:

• Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics (if used) to help us understand website usage
• Authentication Providers: Such as Supabase for secure authentication
• Payment Processors: For processing subscription payments

These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies, and you should review their privacy policies.

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are used to maintain your session while you navigate the website.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These help us recognize you when you return to our website.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right 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.

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: