Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 5, 2025
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.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device for a set period) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
Buy Me A Rose uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your login state and preferences
- Understand how you use our Service
- Improve your experience
- Keep the Service secure
- Deliver relevant content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They enable core functionality like security, authentication, and account access.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
next-auth.session-token | Maintains your logged-in state | 30 days |
next-auth.csrf-token | Security protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
__Secure-next-auth.callback-url | Redirects you after authentication | Session |
You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are necessary for the Service to work.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme | Remembers your theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
notification_consent | Remembers your notification preferences | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Page views, performance metrics | Session |
| Internal Analytics | Feature usage, user behavior | 30 days |
We use analytics data in aggregate form only and do not identify individual users.
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use the Service, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages.
- Page load times
- Error tracking
- Performance monitoring
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
4.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)
When you make a payment, Stripe sets cookies to:
- Process payments securely
- Prevent fraud
- Remember your payment methods
See Stripe's Privacy Policy for more information.
4.2 OAuth Providers (Google, GitHub)
When you sign in with Google or GitHub, they may set cookies according to their own privacy policies:
4.3 Cloudflare
Our hosting and CDN provider, Cloudflare, may set cookies for:
- DDoS protection
- Security and performance optimization
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Instructions for popular browsers:
5.2 Cookie Consent Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit. You can also update your preferences at any time through your account settings.
5.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not track your browsing activity across third-party websites.
5.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of Buy Me A Rose may not function properly:
- You may not be able to stay logged in
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Some pages may not load correctly
- Payment processing may not work
6. Other Tracking Technologies
6.1 Local Storage
We use browser local storage to:
- Cache data for faster page loads
- Store draft content (posts, comments)
- Remember UI state
Local storage persists until you clear it through your browser settings.
6.2 Pixels and Beacons
We may use web beacons (transparent image files) to:
- Track email open rates
- Understand campaign effectiveness
6.3 Device Fingerprinting
We may collect device characteristics (screen size, browser version, operating system) to:
- Detect fraud and abuse
- Optimize the Service for your device
- Provide technical support
7. Mobile Application
If you use our mobile app (when available), we may collect:
- Device identifiers (IDFA, Android ID)
- Push notification tokens
- App usage data
You can control mobile tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.
9. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: privacy@buymearose.comSubject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your account settings or by clearing your browser cookies.