🍪 Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 22, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Buzzaboo uses cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage) to recognize you, customize your experience, and understand how you use our Service.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility.

Duration: Session or persistent (up to 1 year)

Can you disable them? No, these cookies are required for the Service to work.

Examples:
  • buzzaboo_session - Maintains your login session
  • buzzaboo_auth - Authentication token
  • csrf_token - Security protection against cross-site request forgery

2. Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make (such as your theme preference, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

Can you disable them? Yes, but some features may not work properly.

Examples:
  • theme_preference - Remembers dark/light mode setting
  • volume_setting - Remembers your volume preference
  • chat_settings - Saves your chat display preferences
  • language - Remembers your language preference

3. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies collect information about how you use the Service, such as which pages you visit and whether you experience any errors. This helps us improve the Service.

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

Can you disable them? Yes, through your cookie preferences.

Examples:
  • _ga - Google Analytics: Distinguishes users
  • _gid - Google Analytics: Distinguishes users
  • _gat - Google Analytics: Throttles request rate
  • buzzaboo_analytics - Internal analytics tracking

4. Advertising & Targeting Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Duration: Persistent (up to 13 months)

Can you disable them? Yes, through your cookie preferences or ad settings.

Examples:
  • _fbp - Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and targeting
  • IDE - Google DoubleClick: Ad serving and targeting
  • fr - Facebook: Ad delivery and targeting

5. Social Media Cookies

Purpose: These cookies allow you to share content on social media platforms and see embedded social media content on our Service.

Duration: Varies by platform

Can you disable them? Yes, but social media features may not work properly.

Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device. These include:

  • Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic
  • Stripe / PayPal: Payment processing
  • LiveKit: Video streaming infrastructure
  • Cloudflare: Content delivery and security
  • Advertising Networks: Google Ads, Facebook Ads, etc.

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Local Storage & Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use other technologies such as:

  • Local Storage: Allows us to store data locally in your browser (e.g., user preferences, cached content)
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser
  • IndexedDB: Browser database for storing structured data
  • Web Beacons / Pixels: Small transparent images used to track page views and email opens

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.

Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising

To opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies:

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, we do not respond to DNT signals, but you can use the cookie management options above to control tracking.

Mobile App Tracking

Our mobile apps may use similar technologies for analytics and advertising. You can control tracking on mobile devices through:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking / Advertising
  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads

International Users

EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the right to:

  • Consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Access information about the cookies we use

UK Users

UK users have similar rights under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

California Users (CCPA)

California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information, which may include sharing data for targeted advertising through cookies. Use the "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link in your account settings.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@buzzaboo.tv
Address: Buzzaboo, Inc., 123 Stream Lane, San Francisco, CA 94105