Effective date: 1 Jan 2026
Last updated: 1 Jan 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide, protect, and improve our services.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our services
- Improve security and prevent fraud
- Provide personalized experiences
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for basic website functionality
- Authentication and session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
Retention: Session or up to 1 year
Can You Opt Out? No - these are necessary for the service to function
3.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Enhance functionality and personalization
- Remember language preferences
- Store user interface preferences
- Remember login state
Retention: Up to 1 year
Can You Opt Out? Yes - but some features may not work properly
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Track page views and navigation
- Measure feature usage
- Identify popular content
- Improve user experience
Retention: Up to 2 years
Can You Opt Out? Yes - through cookie preferences or browser settings
3.4 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Used for advertising and marketing
- Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Measure conversion rates
Retention: Up to 1 year
Can You Opt Out? Yes - through cookie preferences
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Analytics Providers: Website usage analytics
- CDN Providers: Content delivery and performance
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.
5.2 Our Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookie preferences through:
- Cookie consent banner (when first visiting)
- Account settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
- Contact us to update preferences
6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
We also use:
- Local Storage: Store preferences and settings
- Session Storage: Temporary data during your session
- IndexedDB: Store larger amounts of data locally
You can clear these through browser settings (similar to cookies).
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, we:
- Do not respond to DNT signals
- Continue to use cookies and tracking as described
- Respect your cookie preferences instead
We may implement DNT support in the future.
8. Consent
8.1 First Visit
When you first visit our site:
- We show a cookie consent banner
- You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customize preferences
- Your choices are saved for future visits
8.2 Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw consent at any time by:
- Updating cookie preferences in account settings
- Clearing cookies in your browser
- Contacting us to update preferences
9. Impact of Opting Out
If you opt out of certain cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Cannot opt out - service won't work
- Functional Cookies: Some features may not work as expected
- Analytics Cookies: No impact on functionality
- Marketing Cookies: No impact on functionality
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly set cookies for children.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:
- Cookie usage and purposes
- Legal requirements
- Third-party services
Significant changes will be communicated through our platform or email.
12. More Information
For more information about cookies:
13. Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us at:
Email: privacy@gogirlfriend.com
