1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how FeedScape, operated by Trendspark Ltd. ("we," "our," or "us"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By using FeedScape, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps us provide you with a better experience when you browse our website and allows certain features to function properly.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the service to work.

Examples of Essential Cookies:

Authentication Cookies: Remember that you are logged in and who you are
Session Cookies: Maintain your session while you navigate the website
Security Cookies: Protect against security threats and unauthorized access
Cookie Consent Preferences: Remember your cookie consent choices

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We only use analytics cookies with your explicit consent.

Analytics Cookies We Use:

Firebase Analytics: Tracks website usage, page views, and user interactions to help us improve our services
These cookies collect information such as:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (referral sources)
- Device and browser information
- General location (country/city level, not precise location)

Third-Party Service: Firebase Analytics is provided by Google LLC. For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or region.

Examples of Preference Cookies:

Cookie consent preferences (stored in localStorage)
User interface preferences

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Functionality: To enable core features of our platform, such as user authentication and session management
Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement (with your consent)
User Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences, including your cookie consent choices
Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept All: Accept all cookies, including analytics cookies
Reject Analytics: Reject analytics cookies while keeping essential cookies

Your cookie preferences are stored in your browser's localStorage and will persist for 365 days. After this period, you will be asked to provide consent again.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Clearing your browser's localStorage (which will show the cookie banner again)
Using your browser's cookie settings to manage cookies

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies can impact your user experience and parts of our website may no longer be fully accessible.

To manage cookies in your browser:

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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

7. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver content. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device.

Third-Party Cookies We Use:

Firebase Analytics: We use Firebase Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Firebase Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the site.
- Firebase Analytics cookies are only set with your consent
- You can opt out of Firebase Analytics by rejecting analytics cookies in our cookie banner
- Firebase Analytics is provided by Google LLC. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy

8. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Cookie Consent Preferences: Stored in localStorage for 365 days

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

FeedScape/Trendspark Ltd.

Email: contact@feedscape.co