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Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 11, 2026

1. 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.

This Cookie Policy explains how FavURL ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and services.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • To keep you logged in to your account
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To understand how you use our services
  • To improve website performance and functionality
  • To provide personalized content and features
  • To analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • To prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and network management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Examples:

  • refresh_token - Maintains your login session
  • fav-url-auth - Stores authentication state
  • CSRF-TOKEN - Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Examples:

  • theme - Remembers your theme preference (dark/light mode)
  • language - Saves your language preference
  • display_preferences - Stores your display settings

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples:

  • _ga - Google Analytics tracking cookie
  • _gid - Google Analytics identifier
  • _gat - Google Analytics throttling cookie

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. We only use these with your explicit consent.

Examples:

  • _fbp - Facebook Pixel for retargeting
  • ads_preferences - Advertisement personalization

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party companies that may set cookies on your device. These include:

4.1 Payment Processors

  • Razorpay: Processes subscriptions and recurring billing

4.2 Analytics Services

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and user behavior

4.3 Security Services

  • Google reCAPTCHA: Prevents spam and automated abuse

4.4 Social Media

  • Google OAuth: Social login functionality

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

5.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are used to maintain your session while you navigate through our website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These remember your preferences across visits.

Typical Duration:

  • Authentication cookies: 7 days
  • Preference cookies: 1 year
  • Analytics cookies: 2 years
  • Refresh tokens: 30 days

6. How to Control Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept cookies only from specific websites
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Warn you before accepting cookies

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Your Online Choices: EU Cookie Preference Tool
  • Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • You may not be able to stay logged in
  • Your preferences and settings won't be saved
  • Some features may be unavailable or work incorrectly
  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently

8. Web Beacons and Tracking Pixels

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as tracking pixels) in our emails and on our website. These are small, transparent image files that help us understand how users interact with our content and services.

9. Local Storage

We also use browser local storage to store certain information locally on your device. This includes:

  • Authentication state and tokens
  • User preferences and settings
  • Cached data for improved performance

You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.

10. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you don't want your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

12. More Information

For more information about how we protect your privacy, please see our Privacy Policy.

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

  • Email: privacy@fav-url.com
  • Contact Form: Contact Us