Cookie Policy – How CodyChat Uses Cookies for Privacy, Security & User Experience
This Cookie Policy explains how CodyChat Chatroom (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, improve performance, and ensure platform safety.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize users, remember preferences, maintain sessions, and improve functionality.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for core website functions, including:
- User login
- Session management
- Security protection
- Navigation controls
Without these cookies, the platform may not operate correctly.
B. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices and preferences, such as:
- Profile settings
- Chatroom status (online/away/busy)
- Language or theme settings
- Layout preferences
C. Analytics Cookies
Used to measure performance and understand user behavior:
- Page visits
- Click patterns
- Device and browser information
- Session duration
These help us improve CodyChat’s usability and features.
D. Performance Cookies
These cookies ensure fast loading and optimized performance through:
- CDN (Content Delivery Network) caching
- Image optimization
- Server routing efficiency
E. Advertising & Third-Party Cookies (If enabled)
If CodyChat uses ads or embeds third-party content, these cookies may appear:
- Personalized ads
- Frequency capping
- Ad tracking & metrics
Third-party providers follow their own privacy policies.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Maintain login sessions
- Improve chat performance
- Prevent spam and abuse
- Enhance user experience
- Analyze traffic and engagement
- Provide personalization
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Options include:
- Block all cookies
- Allow cookies per site
- Delete existing cookies
Note: Blocking essential cookies may cause CodyChat to stop functioning properly.
5. Third-Party Services That Use Cookies
Depending on your settings, the following services may use cookies:
- Google Analytics
- Cloudflare
- Google AdSense (optional)
- Social login providers (optional)
Each has its own cookie policy.
6. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
For European Union users, CodyChat follows GDPR rules:
- Transparent cookie usage
- Consent banners
- Ability to withdraw consent anytime
- Data minimization
7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
We do not knowingly store or track data of children under 13.
Any underage account discovered will be removed.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically.
Continued use of CodyChat means you agree to any updated version.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy:
📧 Email: support@codychat.io
Refrences:
- GDPR Cookie Rules
https://gdpr.eu/cookies/ - EU Digital Services Act (DSA)
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/digital-services-act - COPPA Children’s Privacy Law
https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-coppa - Google Analytics Cookie Usage
https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies - Cloudflare Cookie Policy
https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/