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🍪 Cookie Policy

MySocialManager Platform

Effective Date: January 2025 | Last Updated: January 2025

📌 Quick Summary:

We use cookies to make MySocialManager work better for you. You can control which cookies we use through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Essential cookies are required for the site to function, but you can opt out of analytics and marketing cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your experience, and provide analytics about how the site is used.

1.1 Types of Cookies

2. How We Use Cookies

MySocialManager uses cookies for the following purposes:

Category Purpose Examples Can You Opt Out?
🔒 Essential Required for site functionality Authentication, session management, security ❌ No (Required)
📊 Analytics Understand how you use our site Page views, clicks, time on site ✅ Yes
📱 Marketing Deliver relevant ads Ad targeting, retargeting ✅ Yes
⚙️ Functional Remember your preferences Language, theme, settings ✅ Yes

3. Detailed Cookie List

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
msm_session Maintains your login session Session (cleared on logout)
msm_token Authentication token 7 days or until logout
csrf_token Security - prevents cross-site attacks Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguish users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguish users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttle request rate 1 minute
msm_analytics Internal analytics tracking 1 year

3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - ad targeting 3 months
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking 3 months
msm_marketing Internal marketing preferences 6 months

3.4 Functional Cookies (Optional)

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
msm_theme Remember your theme preference (light/dark) 1 year
msm_language Remember your language preference 1 year
msm_preferences Remember your site preferences 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

MySocialManager uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:

4.1 Analytics Providers

4.2 Social Media Platforms

4.3 Payment Processors

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Through Our Cookie Consent Banner

Easiest Method: Use our cookie consent banner when you first visit the site, or click the button below to update your preferences:

🍪 Manage Cookie Preferences

5.2 Through Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

⚠️ Warning: Blocking all cookies may prevent MySocialManager from functioning correctly. Essential cookies are required for authentication and security.

5.3 Opt-Out of Third-Party Tracking

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Our Approach:

While we respect DNT signals, we recommend using our cookie consent banner for more granular control over your privacy preferences. This ensures you can still use essential features while opting out of analytics and marketing cookies.

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Cookie Type Retention Period Reason
Session Cookies Until browser closes Temporary authentication and navigation
Authentication 7 days or logout Keep you logged in
Preferences 1 year Remember your settings
Analytics 2 years Long-term usage trends
Marketing 3-6 months Ad campaign effectiveness

8. Cookies and GDPR/CCPA

8.1 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

Under GDPR, we:

8.2 CCPA Compliance (California Users)

Under CCPA, you have the right to:

9. Children's Privacy

Age Restriction:

MySocialManager is not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

When We Update: We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and may notify you through the platform or via email for significant changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy:

Cookie Questions:
Email: privacy@mysocialmanager.com
DPO: dpo@mysocialmanager.com
Support: support@mysocialmanager.com
Mail: [Physical Address]

12. Your Rights Summary

📋 Quick Reference - Your Cookie Rights:
🍪 Manage My Cookie Preferences