Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 26, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
SocialBooster uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
- Session Management: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security: Protect against fraudulent activity
- Functionality: Remember your preferences and settings
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website:
- Google Analytics: Traffic analysis and user behavior
- Page Views: Track which content is most popular
- User Journeys: Understand how users navigate our site
- Performance Metrics: Monitor site speed and functionality
Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us deliver relevant content and advertisements:
- Social Media: Enable sharing and social features
- Advertising: Show relevant ads based on your interests
- Retargeting: Display our content on other websites you visit
- Personalization: Customize content based on your preferences
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - User identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Session identification | 24 hours |
| session_id | Session management | Session |
| preferences | User preferences and settings | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party services to set cookies on our website:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
- Google AdSense: Advertising and monetization
- Google Fonts: Web font delivery
- YouTube: Embedded video content
Social Media Platforms
- Twitter: Social sharing and embedded tweets
- LinkedIn: Professional network integration
- Facebook: Social plugins and sharing
Content Delivery
- CDN Services: Fast content delivery
- Image Services: Optimized image loading
- Font Services: Web typography
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block All Cookies: Prevent all cookies from being set
- Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow only first-party cookies
- Clear Existing Cookies: Delete stored cookies
- Notification Settings: Get notified before cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
- 1. Click the three dots menu
- 2. Go to Settings → Privacy and security
- 3. Click on Cookies and other site data
- 4. Choose your preferred setting
Firefox
- 1. Click the menu button
- 2. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security
- 3. Find Cookies and Site Data
- 4. Adjust your preferences
Safari
- 1. Go to Safari → Preferences
- 2. Click the Privacy tab
- 3. Choose your cookie settings
- 4. Click Done to save
Edge
- 1. Click the three dots menu
- 2. Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- 3. Click on Cookies and site data
- 4. Configure your preferences
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
Essential Functionality
- Login sessions may not persist
- Preferences may not be saved
- Some features may not work properly
Personalization
- Content may be less relevant
- You may see repeated content
- Recommendations may be generic
Analytics
- We cannot improve our services based on usage data
- Performance issues may go undetected
- Popular content identification becomes difficult
7. Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, similar technologies may be used:
- Device IDs: Unique identifiers for your device
- App Data: Information stored by mobile apps
- Location Data: GPS and network-based location
- Push Tokens: For notification delivery
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Posting a notice on our website
- Sending an email notification (if you're subscribed)
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@socialbooster.io
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
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