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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 12, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how DuoWeave ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and mobile applications (the "Service").

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website or use an app. They help websites remember your preferences, login status, and activity.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by DuoWeave
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by our partners (analytics, advertising)

2. How We Use Cookies

Cookie Category Purpose Examples Duration
Strictly Necessary Essential for the Service to function. Cannot be disabled. • Authentication (login status)
• Security (CSRF protection)
• Load balancing
• Session management
Session or up to 1 year
Functional Remember your preferences and settings. • Language preference
• Theme (light/dark mode)
• Volume settings
• Experience type (Male/Female)
Up to 1 year
Performance/Analytics Help us understand how you use the Service to improve performance. • Google Analytics
• Page views and clicks
• Error tracking
• Load times
• Device/browser info
Up to 2 years
Advertising/Targeting Deliver relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness. • Google Ads
• Facebook Pixel
• Retargeting
• Ad impressions
Up to 2 years

3. Specific Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
dw_session DuoWeave Maintains your login session Session
dw_csrf DuoWeave Protects against cross-site request forgery Session
dw_auth_token DuoWeave Authenticates your account 30 days

3.2 Preference Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
dw_theme DuoWeave Remembers your theme preference (light/dark) 1 year
dw_language DuoWeave Stores your language preference 1 year
dw_experience DuoWeave Stores your verified experience type Permanent

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute
mp_* Mixpanel Tracks user behavior and events 1 year

3.4 Advertising Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Delivers and measures Facebook ads 3 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Measures ad effectiveness 1 year

4. Other Tracking Technologies

4.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small invisible images embedded in emails or web pages that track:

  • Email open rates
  • Page views
  • Ad impressions

4.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows us to store data locally on your browser:

  • User preferences
  • Draft posts
  • Cached content for faster loading

4.3 Mobile SDKs

In our mobile apps, we use Software Development Kits (SDKs) for:

  • Crash reporting (Sentry)
  • Analytics (Mixpanel, Google Analytics)
  • Push notifications (Expo)
  • Performance monitoring

4.4 Device Fingerprinting

We may collect device characteristics (screen size, browser version, plugins) to:

  • Detect fraud
  • Prevent spam
  • Improve security

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies after each session
  • Receive notifications before cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. Some features may not work properly.

5.2 Opt-Out of Analytics

  • Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Mixpanel: Mixpanel Opt-out

5.3 Opt-Out of Advertising

  • Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out Tool
  • Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
  • Your Online Choices (EU): EU Opt-out
  • Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
  • Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences

5.4 Mobile App Settings

To control tracking in our mobile apps:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track (disable for DuoWeave)
  • Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

5.5 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences as described above.

6. Cookies and Children

DuoWeave is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly set cookies for children. If you believe we have done so, please contact us immediately.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@duoweave.com
  • Mail: DuoWeave Privacy Department, [Your Address]

9. Additional Resources

To learn more about cookies and online privacy:

  • All About Cookies
  • About Cookies
  • UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

By continuing to use DuoWeave, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

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