Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve efficiency, and to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the site owner are called "first-party cookies"; cookies set by parties other than the site owner are called "third-party cookies".

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies – Required for core functionality such as login, authentication, and fraud prevention. The Service cannot function properly without these.
• Preference Cookies – Remember your chosen settings (language, theme, club filters) to personalize your experience.
• Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how users interact with the Service so we can measure and improve performance.
• Advertising Cookies – (if introduced later) help deliver relevant promotions and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Web Beacons & Similar Technologies – May be used in emails or events to store preferences or measure engagement.

3. Why We Use Cookies

• To keep you signed in and secure your account.
• To remember your preferences and settings.
• To understand how the Service is used and improve features.
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues.
• To measure the performance of our content and communications.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties such as analytics providers and login providers (e.g., Google, Facebook, LinkedIn). These third parties may set cookies to provide their services, and their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

• Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of GrowUp Buddy.
• You may opt out of analytics or advertising cookies (where implemented) via your cookie settings.
• For more information on how to manage cookies, refer to your browser's help documentation.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this Policy was last revised. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

7. Contact Us

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