Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 18, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you signed in, and understanding how you use our service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled. They include authentication cookies that keep you logged in.
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings and theme preferences.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information.
Performance Cookies
Help us improve our website's performance by identifying issues and optimizing loading times.
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage to save your preferences and session information. This includes your onboarding progress, UI preferences, and cached data to improve performance. When you delete your account, all local storage data associated with your account is also removed.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Payment processors (Stripe) for secure transactions
- Analytics services to understand usage patterns
- Authentication providers (Google, etc.) for social login
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Through your browser settings - most browsers allow you to refuse cookies
- By deleting cookies from your device
- Using browser extensions that manage cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our service.
6. Cookie Duration
Our cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a specified period (e.g., 30 days to 1 year)
- Authentication cookies: Expire based on your login session
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@buddytalk.com