Cookie Policy - Social Spin

1. Cookie Definition

Cookie definition describes small data files placed on your device during platform visits. These files store browsing information and user preferences. Cookie functionality includes device recognition, settings retention, usage analytics, and experience enhancement. Browser settings typically accept cookies automatically but offer modification options for user control.

2. Our Cookie Categories

Our cookie categories encompass Essential categories required for basic operations, Functional categories remembering preferences, Analytics categories measuring usage patterns, and Performance categories enhancing speed. Categories fulfill specific purposes for functionality and experience. First-party categories are ours; third-party categories are external.

3. Essential Function Cookies

Essential function cookies are necessary for platform functioning and cannot be disabled. They power core services including user authentication, security features, session administration, and essential navigation tools. Without essential function cookies, vital services like login functionality, account control, and security measures would fail. Marketing data collection is excluded from their purpose.

4. Platform Performance Cookies

Platform performance cookies help us comprehend how visitors use services. They gather data about page interactions, traffic sources, clicking patterns, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data enhances performance metrics, detects technical challenges, and improves user experience. Core operations remain unaffected by performance cookie opt-out.

5. Choice Retention Cookies

Choice retention cookies remember your selections and settings to deliver personalized experiences. They store information like language preferences, display settings, theme options, and customized layouts. Retention cookies enhance platform usability by preserving choices across sessions. Disabling choice retention may result in preference resets each visit and reduced personalized features.

6. Integrated Service Cookies

Integrated service cookies are set by third-party services embedded in our platform, including analytics providers, ad platforms, and social widgets. These cookies may track browsing across multiple websites. We do not control integrated service cookies or practices. Management occurs through browser settings or service-provided opt-out tools. Review service privacy policies for detailed information.

7. Cookie Setting Adjustments

Cookie setting adjustments can be made through browser preference menus. Adjustments allow viewing, deleting, and blocking cookies as desired. Settings can be configured to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify upon cookie setting. Recognize that blocking specific cookies may diminish platform operations and experience quality. Browser help resources offer detailed adjustment guidance.

8. Cookie Timespan Policy

Cookie timespan policy varies depending on type and function. Session timespan cookies expire upon browser closure and are temporary. Persistent timespan cookies remain for defined durations or until user removal, spanning days to years. Essential cookies generally last for sessions, while preference and analytics cookies may persist longer for settings retention and long-term pattern tracking.

9. Revision and Update Notice

Revision and update notice: this Cookie Policy undergoes revisions and updates for technology, legal, or practice reasons. Revisions appear on this page with new dates. Material revisions may be communicated via platform notices or email. Continuing use after revisions constitutes acceptance. Regular notice review maintains current understanding.

10. Cookie Help Resources

Cookie help resources direct questions to our privacy team via designated website contact channels. We commit to transparency and prompt resource provision. Technical cookie assistance or privacy rights support is available through help resources. Resources inquiries receive responses within 5-7 business days standard timeframe.