Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies are, how FanFad uses them, and the choices you have. We believe in transparency and giving you full control over your browsing experience.

Last updated: March 3, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session-based" (deleted automatically when you close your browser).

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site. They do not typically contain personally identifiable information, but they can be used to build a profile of your browsing behavior over time.

How We Use Cookies

FanFad uses several categories of cookies, each serving a different purpose. Below is a breakdown of the cookie types active on our platform, what they do, and whether you can opt out.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as session management, user authentication, and security protections. Without these cookies, FanFad cannot operate properly.

  • Purpose: Session management, authentication, CSRF protection
  • Duration: Session to 30 days
  • Status: Required — cannot be disabled

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with FanFad by collecting anonymous usage data. We use Google Analytics to measure page views, session duration, and navigation patterns so we can improve the platform.

  • Purpose: Google Analytics, usage pattern analysis
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Status: Optional — you can opt out

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect information about how you use FanFad, such as which pages load slowly or produce errors. This data helps us optimize site speed, fix technical issues, and deliver a smoother experience for all users.

  • Purpose: Load time monitoring, error tracking, performance optimization
  • Duration: Up to 1 year
  • Status: Optional — you can opt out

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver more relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. They track your browsing activity across sites to build a profile of your interests for ad personalization and retargeting.

  • Purpose: Ad personalization, retargeting, campaign measurement
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Status: Optional — you can opt out

Managing Your Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" menu of your browser. From there, you can block all cookies, accept all cookies, or choose to be notified when a cookie is set.

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of FanFad may not function as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to operate. For optional cookies (analytics, performance, and marketing), you can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preference controls.

For more information on managing cookies in popular browsers, visit your browser's help documentation or allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, FanFad works with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use the data they collect. The third-party services we use include:

  • Google Analytics — Provides anonymized website traffic analysis, helping us understand how visitors navigate FanFad. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and track session behavior. Google Privacy Policy
  • Stripe — Our payment processor uses cookies to enable secure transactions, prevent fraud, and remember payment preferences for returning customers. Stripe Privacy Policy
  • Intercom — Powers our customer support chat widget. Intercom uses cookies to identify returning visitors, maintain chat history, and deliver support notifications. Intercom Privacy Policy

We carefully vet all third-party partners and require them to handle data in accordance with applicable privacy regulations. We do not sell your cookie data to third parties.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will provide a prominent notice on the FanFad website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of FanFad after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

This policy was last updated in March 2026.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, your cookie preferences, or how FanFad handles data, please reach out to us. We are happy to help.

We are committed to transparency and will respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 days.