Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 2025

At Huggl, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, personalize content, and analyze how our app and website are used. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website or use an app. They help us understand your preferences, remember your settings, and enhance your overall experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies to ensure Huggl operates smoothly:

A. Essential Cookies

  • Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the app to function properly, such as remembering your login details or ensuring security during your session.

  • Examples:

    • Keeping you logged in.

    • Managing session timeouts.

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: These cookies help us understand how you interact with Huggl, allowing us to improve our services.

  • Examples:

    • Tracking app usage and feature popularity.

    • Measuring loading times and app performance.

C. Functional Cookies

  • Purpose: These cookies enable personalized features, such as saving your preferences or customizing your experience.

  • Examples:

    • Remembering your language settings.

    • Saving hug customizations or favorite emojis.

D. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

  • Purpose: These cookies allow us to show you relevant ads and promotions based on your interests.

  • Examples:

    • Displaying Huggl promotions tailored to you.

    • Limiting the number of times you see an ad.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device for analytics, marketing, or functionality. For example:

  • Google Analytics: To understand how users interact with Huggl.

  • Advertising Partners: To deliver targeted ads outside the app.

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which you can review.

4. How We Use Cookies

Here’s how cookies improve your Huggl experience:

  1. Personalization: Save your preferences, such as hug types and favorite themes.

  2. Analytics: Understand user behavior to enhance app performance.

  3. Security: Protect your account from unauthorized access.

  4. Advertising: Show you promotions relevant to your interests.

5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used. Here’s how you can manage your preferences:

A. Adjusting Cookie Settings

  • On our website, you’ll see a cookie banner when you first visit. You can choose to accept or reject specific categories of cookies.

B. Browser Settings

  • Most browsers let you manage cookies through their settings. You can:

    • Block all cookies.

    • Clear existing cookies.

    • Set preferences for specific websites.

C. Opt-Out of Analytics

  • You can opt out of tools like Google Analytics by using their opt-out options: Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On.

6. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies may be stored on your device for different periods:

  • Session Cookies: These are deleted once you close the app or browser.

  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. If significant changes are made, we’ll notify you through the app or website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences, feel free to contact us:

  • Email: contact@huggl.com

  • Mailing Address: Huggl Privacy Team, Bucharest, Romania

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