Cookie Policy for BasePals
Effective Date: January 20, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how BasePals (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit or use our mobile application or website (“Services”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website or use an application. Cookies are widely used to make websites and apps work more efficiently, provide reporting information, and enhance the user experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several reasons, including:
- To provide and improve our Services.
- To remember your preferences and personalize your experience.
- To measure the performance and effectiveness of our Services.
- To analyze traffic and usage patterns.
The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our Services, such as enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Services, allowing us to improve functionality and user experience.
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant ads and track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These may include cookies set by third parties.
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the types of cookies we use on the BasePals platform. For a detailed, up-to-date list, refer to our in-app settings or website cookie manager.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Authentication and secure login | Session |
| Performance & Analytics | Track usage patterns and app performance | Persistent/Session |
| Functional | Save preferences (e.g., filters, language) | Persistent |
| Targeting & Advertising | Deliver personalized suggestions and offers | Persistent |
4. Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- In-App Settings: Use our in-app cookie manager to customize your preferences.
- Device Settings: Adjust your device or browser settings to accept, block, or delete cookies. Check your browser or device help section for instructions.
- Opt-Out Options: For third-party cookies used for advertising, you can opt out directly with the third party or via Your Online Choices.
Please note that blocking or disabling some types of cookies may affect the functionality of the Services.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for purposes such as analytics and targeted advertising. These providers are responsible for their cookie practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, we will post the updated policy on our app and website and revise the “Effective Date” above.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
BasePals Support Team
[email protected]