Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website operators. This Cookie Policy explains how Backbeat uses cookies and similar technologies on backbeat.me.

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

• Session cookies — maintain your logged-in state while you use the Service
• Authentication cookies — set when you sign in via magic link or Google OAuth to keep you authenticated
• Security cookies — help detect and prevent fraudulent activity

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for authentication.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience:

• User preference cookies — remember settings such as your subscription plan status
• State cookies — maintain the state of your session between pages

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We may use privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand how users interact with the Service. Any analytics we use are configured to anonymize IP addresses and not track you across other websites.

2.4 What We Do NOT Use

We do not use:

• Advertising or targeting cookies
• Social media tracking cookies
• Third-party cookies for remarketing or retargeting

Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:

• Stripe — may set cookies related to payment processing when you visit checkout pages
• Google — sets cookies if you use Google OAuth to sign in, governed by Google's Privacy Policy

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service — in particular, disabling session cookies will prevent you from staying logged in.

To manage cookies in your browser, refer to your browser's help documentation:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: hello@backbeat.me