Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 6, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our platform. They help us provide a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing usage patterns, and keeping you logged in.
Similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used for similar purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for the platform to function properly
- Authentication and session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
- Shopping cart and payment processing
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to work.
2.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
- Language preferences
- Location settings for venue recommendations
- Display preferences (dark mode, layout)
- Recently viewed events and venues
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
- Page views and navigation paths
- Feature usage and engagement metrics
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
- A/B testing and optimization
Third-party services: Google Analytics, Mixpanel
2.4 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
- Personalized event recommendations
- Retargeting and remarketing
- Social media integration
- Ad performance tracking
Third-party services: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Instagram Ads
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| clubby_session | Essential | Session | Maintains your login session |
| clubby_preferences | Functional | 1 year | Stores theme and display preferences |
| clubby_location | Functional | 30 days | Remembers your location for venue recommendations |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics user identification |
| _fbp | Marketing | 3 months | Facebook Pixel tracking |
4. How to Manage Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
4.2 Cookie Consent Manager
When you first visit Clubby, you'll see a cookie banner where you can customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in the footer.
4.3 Opt-Out of Third-Party Cookies
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Facebook Pixel: Facebook Ad Preferences
- General opt-out: Digital Advertising Alliance
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on Clubby:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Personalized recommendations may not work
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Some features may not function properly
- Location-based suggestions may be unavailable
6. Mobile Apps
Our mobile apps may use similar technologies like device identifiers and mobile SDKs. You can control these through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to these signals. We do not respond to Do Not Track signals but honor opt-out preferences set through our cookie manager.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or comply with new regulations. We'll notify you of significant changes through our platform.
9. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@clubby.com