Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 6, 2025

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 help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our platform, and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

InvestBuddy.ai uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
  • Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Analytics: Understand how you use our platform
  • Performance: Improve loading times and functionality
  • Marketing: Deliver relevant content and measure effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required These cookies are essential for the platform to function. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
auth_tokenAuthentication - keeps you logged in7 days
session_idSession managementSession
csrf_tokenSecurity - prevents cross-site request forgerySession
cookie_consentStores your cookie preferences1 year

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional These cookies enhance functionality and personalization. The platform can function without them, but with reduced features.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
user_preferencesStores display preferences (theme, language, etc.)1 year
portfolio_viewRemembers your preferred portfolio view30 days
notification_prefsStores notification preferences6 months

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve it.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - user identification2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - session tracking24 hours
analytics_sessionInternal analytics tracking30 days

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Marketing These cookies track your activity to deliver personalized marketing and measure campaign effectiveness.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
marketing_idTracks marketing campaign effectiveness90 days
referrerTracks how you found our platform30 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies. These include:

4.1 Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics: Website usage analytics (Privacy Policy)

4.2 Payment Processors

  • Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions (Privacy Policy)

4.3 Communication Services

  • Twilio: Phone verification services (Privacy Policy)

4.4 OAuth Providers

  • Google OAuth: Sign in with Google (Privacy Policy)

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit InvestBuddy.ai, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
  • Reject Optional: Only use strictly necessary cookies
  • Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to accept

5.2 Change Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time:

5.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent some features from working properly.

6. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:

  • Local Storage: Stores preferences and cached data locally
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser

These technologies help improve performance and user experience but don't track you across different websites.

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect your privacy choices, there is no universal standard for DNT signals. We recommend using our cookie consent tools to manage your preferences.

8. Cookies and Mobile Apps

If we release a mobile app in the future, similar tracking technologies may be used. Mobile-specific identifiers will be managed through your device settings.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: support@investbuddy.ai

Contact Form: Contact Us

11. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data:

  • Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your data
  • Terms of Service - Terms governing platform use
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