Last Updated: March 2026
Effective Date: March 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience. Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Stored until expiration or manual deletion
- First-Party Cookies: Set by FlowBot
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by partners (Google Analytics, etc.)
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function. They include:
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| session_id |
Maintain user session |
Until logout |
| auth_token |
Authentication |
30 days |
| csrf_token |
Security (CSRF protection) |
Session |
2.2 Performance Cookies
These help us understand how you use FlowBot and improve performance:
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Provider |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - User ID |
Google |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - Session ID |
Google |
| _gat |
Google Analytics - Request throttle |
Google |
2.3 Preference Cookies
These remember your preferences for a better experience:
- theme: Dark/light mode preference
- language: Language preference
- notifications: Notification preferences
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These track your interaction with our marketing content:
- Facebook Pixel: For retargeting ads
- Google Ads: For conversion tracking
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: For B2B tracking
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- Stripe: Payment processing
- YouTube: Embedded videos
- Social Media Platforms: Share buttons
These third parties have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them on their websites.
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
4.2 Cookie Consent
On first visit, you'll see a cookie banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize cookie preferences
- Reject all non-essential cookies
4.3 Opt-Out Options
5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, you may experience:
- Unable to log in to your account
- Lost preferences and customizations
- Some features may not work properly
- Reduced personalization
6. GDPR Compliance
If you're in the EU, we comply with GDPR cookie requirements:
- Explicit consent before non-essential cookies
- Clear information about cookie usage
- Easy withdrawal of consent
- Right to request cookie data
7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you're in California, you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect via cookies
- Delete cookies and related data
- Opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)
8. Cookie Updates
We may update this policy when we:
- Add new cookies or services
- Update tracking technologies
- Change data retention policies
9. Contact Us
Questions about our cookie practices?
Email: privacy@flowbotstudio.com
Phone: [Your Contact Number]