Cookie Policy

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and enabling certain functionality. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remember your login status. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Session management and authentication
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Basic website functionality

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Traffic sources and user behavior patterns
  • Error reports and site performance metrics
  • Device and browser information

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Saving your progress in forms
  • Customizing content based on your interests
  • Live chat functionality

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns:

  • Targeted advertising based on your interests
  • Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
  • Social media integration and sharing
  • Conversion tracking and attribution

3. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on our website:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior insights
  • Google Ads: For advertising and remarketing campaigns
  • Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising and analytics
  • Intercom: For customer support and live chat functionality
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Most of our cookies expire within 2 years, though some analytics and marketing cookies may have different retention periods.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies after each session
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies directly:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some functionality may be limited:

  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently
  • Personalized content and recommendations may not work
  • Some features like live chat may be unavailable
  • We won't be able to remember your preferences

7. Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Cookies themselves do not contain personal information, but when combined with other data, they may help identify you. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@fruitapps.io
  • Address: FruitApps Inc., 123 Commerce Street, Suite 100, Tech City, TC 12345
  • Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567