Cookie Policy

Effective Date: [DATE OF PUBLICATION] Last Updated: [DATE OF PUBLICATION]

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how [ENTITY NAME] ("Freevent", "we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at freevent.app, our mobile applications, and related services (together, the "Service").

This Cookie Policy supplements our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described here.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner.

We also use technologies similar to cookies, including:

Local storage — data stored in your browser, used for example to keep you signed in
Session storage — data stored temporarily, cleared when you close your browser tab
Pixels and beacons — tiny images used to track whether emails are opened
Device identifiers — unique strings that identify your device in our mobile apps

For simplicity, we refer to all of these as "cookies" in this Policy.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These are essential for the Service to function. Without them, you cannot use core features. Examples:

Keeping you signed in to your account
Remembering items you've added to your selection (e.g. interests, neighbourhoods)
Protecting against fraud and unauthorised access

You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies if you wish to use the Service.

3.2 Functional cookies

These remember choices you make to provide a more personalised experience:

Your language and region preference
Your notification preferences
Your interface settings (e.g. dark mode if available)

3.3 Analytics cookies

These help us understand how people use the Service so we can improve it. Examples:

Which pages and events are most popular
How users navigate through the Service
Where users encounter errors

We use [analytics provider name, e.g. PostHog, Plausible] for analytics. Where required, we anonymise IP addresses and other identifiers.

3.4 Performance cookies

These help us measure how the Service performs technically:

Page load times
Error rates
Server response times

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that we use to deliver the Service. These include:

Third party	Purpose	Type
Supabase	Authentication, data storage	Strictly necessary
Google	Sign-in with Google	Strictly necessary (if you choose)
[Analytics provider]	Usage analytics	Analytics
[Email provider]	Email delivery tracking	Functional

Each of these third parties has its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. You can usually find these controls in your browser's settings menu. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the Service from functioning.

Links to cookie settings for major browsers:

5.2 In-app controls

In our mobile applications, you can manage cookie and tracking preferences through your device's privacy settings.

5.3 Withdrawing consent

Where we rely on your consent to use non-essential cookies, you can withdraw that consent at any time through our cookie preferences in the Service. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of cookie use before withdrawal.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and notify you where required.

7. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy:

Email: legal@freevent.app
Postal: [ENTITY NAME], [REGISTERED ADDRESS], Lagos State, Nigeria