Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 24/02/2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Parent Buddy ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services. This policy helps you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the operation of our website. They include cookies that enable you to log into secure areas and use core functionalities.
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve website performance.
  • Functionality Cookies: Used to recognize you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalize content and remember your preferences.
  • Authentication Cookies: Help us identify you when you're logged in so we can show you appropriate content and features.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

  • Session cookies for user authentication
  • Security cookies for fraud prevention
  • CSRF tokens for form submission security

Analytics Cookies

  • Google Analytics for visitor tracking
  • Performance monitoring cookies
  • User behavior analysis cookies

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Allow, block, or delete cookies
  • Set browser preferences for future cookie usage

Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website and services.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use third-party cookies for:

  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Authentication (e.g., Google Sign-In)
  • Feature enhancement and optimization

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: support@theparentbuddy.com

Address: Pretoria, South Africa