Last Updated: April 27, 2025
At Socialbud LLC (“Socialbud”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, in our services, and across our platforms. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding cookie management.
By using our website or services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you adjust your cookie settings.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, improve your experience, and deliver personalized content, including advertisements.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies (expire when you close your browser), or
Persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until deleted).
We also use related technologies such as device identifiers, web beacons (clear GIFs), session replay tools, SDKs, and pixels to collect similar information.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Necessary: To provide core functionality, secure the website, and authenticate users.
Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences.
Analytics: To understand how you interact with our site and services (e.g., session replay tools).
Marketing: To deliver personalized ads and measure ad effectiveness.
A/B Testing: To test new features and optimize your experience.
Affiliate Tracking: To track referrals and affiliate marketing campaigns.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner/modal that allows you to:
Accept all cookies.
Manage settings and selectively enable/disable non-essential cookies (Preferences, Analytics, and Marketing).
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Manage Settings" in the banner.
Additionally, you can control cookies through your browser settings:
Delete existing cookies.
Block new cookies.
Set alerts when cookies are being sent.
Note: Disabling some cookies may affect your experience on our website or prevent certain functionalities from working properly.
Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and CPRA
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and California:
We only use non-essential cookies (Preferences, Analytics, Marketing) with your explicit consent.
You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising, as required under CPRA/CCPA.
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where legally required.
You can learn more about your rights by reviewing our Privacy Policy.
How Long We Retain Cookies
Cookies may persist:
For the duration of your session (temporary) or
Up to 24 months, depending on their purpose.
Persistent cookies can be manually deleted at any time through your browser settings.
Third-Party Cookies We Use
We allow selected third-party service providers to place cookies on your device to support analytics, marketing, session recording, affiliate tracking, and customer support.
Third-party services we use include:
Google Analytics
Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram)
PostHog (session replay and analytics)
Gleap (customer support feedback)
Ayrshare (social media connectivity)
These providers may use cookies independently to gather information according to their privacy policies.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: support@socialbud.com
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