Cookie & Tracking Policy

Effective Date: March 2026 | Friend Rex LLC

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity. FriendRex uses several tracking technologies to improve your experience:

• Cookies: Small files stored by your browser that persist across sessions.
• localStorage: Browser storage for persistent data (survives browser restart).
• sessionStorage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser.
• IndexedDB: Local database for storing larger amounts of data on your device.
• Service Workers: Scripts that run in the background to enable offline functionality and push notifications.
• Tracking Pixels: Small images or code snippets that track your interactions across pages.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

FriendRex uses cookies and tracking technologies across four categories:

3. Third-Party Tracking

FriendRex integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies and tracking technologies:

• Google/Firebase: Firebase Analytics, Google Analytics (gtag), Firebase Performance Monitoring, and Firebase Crashlytics collect usage data to help us improve the app.
• Stripe: Payment processor that sets cookies for secure transactions. Stripe's cookie policy is available at stripe.com/cookies.
• TMDB (The Movie Database): We fetch movie/show data from TMDB but they do not set cookies on FriendRex.

4. How to Control Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the app to function. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome

• Click the lock icon in the address bar, then "Cookies and site data"
• Or go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Safari

• Go to Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Or go to Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Firefox

• Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Click "Manage Exceptions" to block cookies from specific sites

Edge

• Go to Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site data

In-App Settings

FriendRex provides in-app settings to control analytics and push notifications. Visit your account settings to manage these preferences at any time.

5. Do Not Track (DNT)

We honor the "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal in your browser. When DNT is enabled, we disable analytics and performance tracking while maintaining essential cookies for security and functionality.

6. Cookie Consent Management

FriendRex manages cookies in three tiers:

• Essential Cookies: Set automatically without consent. Required for security, authentication, and core functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Require explicit opt-in consent before being set. You can manage this in your account settings or through our consent banner.
• EU Consent Banner: Users in the European Union will see a consent banner on first visit, allowing them to accept or reject non-essential cookies before they are set.

7. GDPR Compliance for EU Users

If you are located in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to your data. We comply with GDPR by:

• Obtaining explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
• Providing clear information about how we use your data
• Honoring your right to access, correct, delete, or port your data
• Ensuring data processors (like Firebase and Stripe) have Data Processing Agreements in place
• Deleting analytics data after 14 months

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by updating your preferences in account settings or contacting us at privacy@friendrex.app.

8. CCPA/CPRA Compliance for California Users

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) give you specific rights. We comply by:

• Disclosing what personal information we collect and how we use it
• Providing you the right to know, delete, correct, and opt-out of the sale of your personal information
• Not discriminating against you for exercising your rights
• Allowing you to opt-out of analytics and performance tracking

To exercise your rights, visit your account settings or contact us at privacy@friendrex.app.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie & Tracking Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of FriendRex after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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