Cookie Policy - Pop Social

1. Cookie Technology Introduction

Cookie technology introduction describes small text files stored on devices during platform use. Technology stores browsing data and preference information. Introduction purposes include device recognition, settings memory, usage analysis, and improved experience. Browsers typically accept technology automatically with available control settings.

2. Cookie Varieties

Cookie varieties include Essential varieties for platform functionality, Functional varieties for preference memory, Analytics varieties for usage pattern tracking, and Performance varieties for speed enhancement. Varieties serve specific operational and experiential purposes. First-party varieties originate from our platform; third-party from external services.

3. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for platform operation and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality including account authentication, security features, session management, and basic navigation. Without essential cookies, critical services like login, account access, and platform security would not function. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.

4. Performance Measurement Cookies

Performance measurement cookies help us comprehend visitor platform usage. They gather data about visited pages, traffic sources, clicking patterns, and session times. This aggregated anonymous data optimizes performance, detects technical problems, and enhances user experience. Core functionality continues without performance measurement cookie acceptance.

5. Experience Settings Cookies

Experience settings cookies retain your choices and configurations for personalized platform interactions. They save data such as language preferences, display configurations, theme options, and custom layouts. Settings cookies improve usability by remembering preferences between sessions. Disabling experience settings may necessitate adjustments per visit and limit personalization.

6. Partner Cookies

Partner cookies are set by third-party partners integrated into our platform, including analytics services, ad networks, and social widgets. These cookies may track user activity across multiple websites. We do not govern partner cookies or their practices. Management occurs through browser settings or partner-provided opt-out mechanisms. Review partner privacy policies for detailed information.

7. Browser-Based Cookie Management

Browser-based cookie management provides control through settings interfaces. Management enables viewing, deleting, and blocking cookie functions. Browser-based options include accepting all cookies, rejecting all cookies, or receiving cookie notifications. Note that blocking certain cookies may reduce platform functionality and user experience. Browser documentation provides comprehensive management instructions.

8. Cookie Expiration Periods

Cookie expiration periods differ based on cookie type and purpose. Session cookies expire when browsers close and maintain temporary status. Persistent cookies stay on devices for defined periods or until user deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies typically expire with sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to retain settings and analyze extended usage patterns.

9. Policy Update Procedures

Policy update procedures permit Cookie Policy updates for technological, legal, or practice reasons. Procedures post updates with new dates on this page. Material updates may be communicated through platform alerts or email. Continued platform use after updates constitutes acceptance. We recommend periodic procedure review.

10. Reach Our Privacy Team

Reach our privacy team for Cookie Policy questions through designated website contact channels. Team is committed to transparency and will reach back promptly with concern addressing. Support assistance for cookie settings or privacy rights is available. Privacy team reaches back within 5-7 business days typically.