🍪 Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2, 2024
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how SocialAutoUpload ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our social media management platform.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (SocialAutoUpload)
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services used on our website
3. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Secure authentication token for login | 7 days |
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Security measure to prevent CSRF attacks | Session |
Functional Cookies (Enhances User Experience)
These cookies remember your preferences and choices:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Saves your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| sidebar_state | Remembers if sidebar is collapsed/expanded | 30 days |
| default_profile | Saves your default publishing profile | 90 days |
Local Storage & Session Storage
We also use browser storage mechanisms (not technically cookies but similar):
- localStorage: Stores user preferences, draft posts, and cached data
- sessionStorage: Temporary data that's cleared when you close the browser
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
OpenAI (AI Features)
- Purpose: Powers caption generation and hashtag suggestions
- Cookies: May use cookies for API security
- Privacy: OpenAI Privacy Policy
Social Media Platforms
- Facebook/Instagram: OAuth authentication cookies
- YouTube/Google: OAuth authentication cookies
- TikTok: OAuth authentication cookies
- Telegram: Bot authentication (no third-party cookies)
Note: These cookies are set when you connect your social media accounts and are managed by the respective platforms.
5. Purpose of Cookies
🔐 Authentication & Security
- Keep you logged in securely
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Protect against CSRF attacks
- Verify your identity
⚙️ Functionality
- Remember your preferences (theme, language)
- Save your publishing profiles
- Store draft posts temporarily
- Maintain UI state (collapsed menus, etc.)
📊 Performance
- Cache frequently accessed data
- Reduce server load
- Improve page loading speed
6. Cookies We Do NOT Use
We do NOT use:
- ❌ Advertising cookies
- ❌ Marketing/tracking cookies
- ❌ Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.)
- ❌ Social media tracking pixels
- ❌ Behavioral profiling cookies
Your privacy matters: We don't track your behavior for advertising or sell your data.
7. Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:
Google Chrome
- Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred option
Mozilla Firefox
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Customize your settings
Safari
- Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Select your preferences
Microsoft Edge
- Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Manage and delete cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
⚠️ Important:
- Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in
- The platform may not function correctly
- Your preferences won't be saved
- You may need to re-authenticate frequently
8. Cookie Consent
By using SocialAutoUpload, you consent to:
- Essential cookies necessary for platform functionality
- Functional cookies that enhance your experience
- Third-party cookies from OAuth providers (when you connect accounts)
Since we don't use tracking or advertising cookies, we don't show cookie consent banners. All cookies we use are either essential or functional to provide the service you requested.
9. Data Protection
Cookie data is protected through:
- Encryption: Sensitive data in cookies is encrypted
- HTTPS: All cookies transmitted over secure connections
- HttpOnly flag: Authentication cookies not accessible via JavaScript
- Secure flag: Cookies only sent over HTTPS
- SameSite: Protection against CSRF attacks
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://socialautoupload.com
- Address: Moo 10, 90/10 30 Soi Rae Khang, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom 73210, Thailand
12. Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data, please review:
- Privacy Policy - Complete data protection information
- Terms of Service - Usage terms and conditions
- Data Deletion - How to delete your data