Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

Ergogen Social uses cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Service
• Improve our Service performance and features
• Provide personalized content recommendations
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication Cookies: Session tokens to keep you logged in and maintain your account access
• Security Cookies: Security tokens and verification for fraud prevention
• Session Management: Server session tracking for authenticated users

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (theme, quality tier, default platform)
• Language Cookies: Store your language preference
• UI State: Remember collapsed/expanded sections, sidebar preferences

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Service:

• Usage Analytics: Track which features are used, page views, session duration
• Performance Metrics: Monitor load times, errors, and service performance
• Feature Testing: Test different UI variations and features to improve user experience

3.4 Social Media Cookies

When you connect social media accounts, these platforms may set cookies:

• Instagram: Authentication and API access tokens
• YouTube: Google OAuth tokens for video publishing
• LinkedIn: Professional network integration tokens

4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Our Service uses third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

5. Local Storage and Offline Data

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies for our Progressive Web App (PWA) features:

• Local Storage: UI preferences, theme settings, and temporary content drafts
• Session Storage: Temporary data for the current browsing session only
• Service Workers: Enable offline functionality and faster loading
• Cache Storage: Store content, images, and assets for offline access
• IndexedDB: Offline content storage including drafts, generated content, and images

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

6.2 Mobile Browsers

For mobile devices:

• iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
• Chrome Mobile: Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
• Samsung Internet: Settings → Sites and Downloads → Cookies

6.3 Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences:

• Account Settings: Manage analytics and functional cookie preferences from your account settings
• Browser Extensions: Use browser extensions to block third-party tracking cookies
• Analytics Opt-Out: Analytics cookies are opt-in and can be disabled at any time

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals from browsers. When DNT is enabled:

• We disable analytics cookies
• We do not track your behavior across websites
• Essential cookies for authentication remain active (required for service)

To enable DNT in your browser, refer to your browser's privacy settings.

8. Cookie Consent

When you first visit Ergogen Social:

• We display a cookie consent banner (GDPR/PDPA compliance)
• Essential cookies are set immediately for authentication
• Analytics and functional cookies require your explicit consent
• You can change your consent preferences at any time in Settings

9. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly set cookies on devices belonging to children. If you believe a child has provided us with cookies or personal data, please contact us immediately.

10. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be communicated via:

• Updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• In-app notification for significant changes
• Email notification to active users (if material changes)

11. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

Email: hello@ergogen.social

For more information about data protection, see our Privacy Policy.