1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to improve the user experience, remember preferences, and ensure the service works correctly.

2. Cookies Used by BuddySnap

2.1 Technical Cookies (Required)

Used for authentication and session management. These are essential for the service to function and cannot be disabled.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Aggregate, anonymised data used to understand how users interact with the service. Only activated with your explicit consent.

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

Stripe may set cookies to process payments securely. Google may set cookies for OAuth authentication.

3. Cookies We Do NOT Use

BuddySnap does NOT use:

Profiling cookies for targeted advertising
Social media tracking cookies (Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, etc.)
Remarketing or retargeting cookies
Third-party cookies for commercial purposes

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome:Google guide
Firefox:Mozilla guide
Safari:Apple guide
Edge:Microsoft guide

⚠️ Please Note

Disabling required technical cookies may prevent BuddySnap from functioning correctly. In particular, you will not be able to:

Sign in to your account
Maintain an active session
Complete payments

5. Legal Basis (GDPR)

Technical Cookies: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — required to provide the service
Analytics Cookies: Explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — requested via consent banner
Third-Party Cookies: Explicit consent for external services (Google, Stripe)

6. Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect technological or regulatory changes. The date of the last update is always shown at the top of this page.