PlanFolks Cookie Policy

**Effective Date:** January 1, 2026

**Last Updated:** August 30, 2026

[Introduction](#1-introduction)

[What Are Cookies?](#2-what-are-cookies)

[Essential Cookies](#3-essential-cookies)

[Analytics Cookies](#4-analytics-cookies)

[Performance Cookies](#5-performance-cookies)

[Mobile App Equivalents](#6-mobile-app-equivalents)

[Managing Your Cookie Preferences](#7-managing-your-cookie-preferences)

[Changes to This Policy](#8-changes-to-this-policy)

[Contact Information](#9-contact-information)

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how PlanFolks uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at [https://planfolks.com](https://planfolks.com), and the functionally equivalent technologies used within our mobile application. This Policy should be read together with our [Privacy Policy](./privacy-policy.md).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and SDKs (in our mobile app).

3. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

| Cookie Purpose | Description |

|---|---|

| Session management | Keeps you logged in as you navigate the website |

| Security | Detects and prevents fraudulent login attempts and CSRF attacks |

| Load balancing | Ensures the website routes your requests to the correct server |

Essential cookies do not require consent under applicable law, as they are necessary to provide the service you requested.

4. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies and SDKs, including **Firebase Analytics**, to understand how visitors use our website and app, including:

Pages/screens visited and time spent.

Referral source (how you found PlanFolks).

Aggregate usage trends used to improve the Service.

Analytics data is generally processed in a pseudonymized or aggregated form and is used to improve the Service rather than to identify you individually.

5. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us measure and improve the technical performance of our website, including:

Page load times and error rates.

Content delivery optimization (via Cloudflare).

A/B testing of new features (where applicable).

6. Mobile App Equivalents

Our mobile application does not use browser cookies but uses comparable technologies to achieve similar purposes:

**Device identifiers** (e.g., advertising ID, Firebase installation ID) for analytics and crash reporting.

**Local device storage** for session tokens and app preferences.

**Firebase Cloud Messaging tokens** to enable push notifications.

These are governed by the same principles described in this Policy and our [Privacy Policy](./privacy-policy.md).

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

**Website:** You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly. Where required by law, we will present a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies before they are set.

**Mobile app:** You can limit ad tracking and analytics identifiers through your device's operating system settings (e.g., "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS, "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android). You may also disable push notifications through your device settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above.

9. Contact Information

**Privacy inquiries:** [privacy@planfolks.com](mailto:privacy@planfolks.com)

**General support:** [support@planfolks.com](mailto:support@planfolks.com)

*See also our [Privacy Policy](./privacy-policy.md).*

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