Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2025-08-17
Cookie Consent & Transparency
This policy explains how Postinow uses cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our services while respecting your privacy choices.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
Postinow uses cookies to enhance your experience, provide our services, and understand how our platform is used. We categorize our cookies as follows:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Authentication and session management | 7 days |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session |
| session_id | Maintain user session across pages | Session |
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most popular and how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics | Anonymous usage analytics | 2 years |
| performance_metrics | Application performance monitoring | 30 days |
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Remember your settings and preferences | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Remember dark/light mode selection | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We use these services to enhance functionality and understand how our site is used.
3.1 Payment Processing
- Stripe: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Purpose: Handle subscription payments and billing
- Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
3.2 Platform OAuth
- TikTok: OAuth authentication for TikTok Business API integration
- Meta (Instagram/Facebook): OAuth authentication for Instagram and Facebook integration
- X (Twitter): OAuth authentication for X/Twitter integration
- LinkedIn: OAuth authentication for LinkedIn integration
- Purpose: Secure authentication with social media platforms
- Note: These cookies are set only during OAuth flows
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience on our website.
Popular Browser Cookie Settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
4.2 Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of certain types of cookies:
- Analytics: Contact us at privacy@postinow.com to opt out of analytics tracking
- Performance: Disable performance monitoring in your account settings
- Functionality: Some functionality cookies can be disabled in preferences
5. Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit Postinow, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies for the full experience
- Choose which types of cookies to allow
- Decline non-essential cookies
- Change your preferences at any time in account settings
6. Mobile App Tracking
If you use our mobile applications, similar tracking technologies may be used:
- Device identifiers: For authentication and personalization
- Local storage: To store app preferences and settings
- Analytics SDKs: To understand app performance and usage
7. Platform API Compliance
Our cookie usage complies with the requirements of social media platforms:
7.1 TikTok Business API Compliance
- No tracking of TikTok user behavior outside OAuth flows
- Compliance with TikTok's privacy and data usage policies
- Respect for user's TikTok account privacy settings
7.2 Meta Platform Compliance
- Limited to authentication and authorized posting functionality
- No unauthorized tracking of Instagram/Facebook user data
- Compliance with Meta's Platform Policy on data usage
7.3 X (Twitter) API Compliance
- Limited to authentication and posting functionality
- No unauthorized tracking of X user data
- Compliance with X's developer agreement on data usage
7.4 LinkedIn API Compliance
- Professional networking data handled with extra care
- Compliance with LinkedIn's API Terms of Use
- Respect for business and professional privacy standards
8. Data Protection and Privacy
Our cookie usage is designed to protect your privacy:
- Data minimization: We collect only necessary cookie data
- Purpose limitation: Cookies are used only for stated purposes
- Retention limits: Cookies are deleted when no longer needed
- Security: Cookie data is protected with appropriate security measures
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@postinow.com
- Privacy Team: dpo@postinow.com
- Support: support@postinow.com
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