Cookies Policy
Last updated: October 2026
SocialMediaStarz uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status, language, and display settings) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you return.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are essential for the platform to function. They enable core features like user authentication, session management, and security. Without them, you cannot log in or use the platform.
- Session token (keeps you logged in)
- CSRF protection tokens
- Security preference cookies
Functional Cookies
RecommendedThese cookies remember your preferences and personalise your experience, such as your chosen language, theme, and notification settings.
- Language/locale preference
- Dark mode setting
- Notification preferences
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform so we can improve features and fix bugs. All data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Page views and session duration
- Feature usage statistics
- Error and performance tracking
Marketing Cookies
OptionalThese cookies are used to deliver relevant promotions and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. We do not sell your data to third-party advertisers.
- Ad campaign attribution
- Retargeting identifiers
- Social sharing pixels
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some features of SocialMediaStarz integrate with third-party services that may set their own cookies, including:
- Supabase — authentication and database services
- Vercel — hosting and analytics
- Cloudinary / Storage providers — media hosting
- Meta, TikTok and Google Tag Manager — advertising measurement pixels, loaded only if you accept marketing cookies
- Embedded social content — if you interact with shared posts from other platforms
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to each provider's own privacy and cookies policy for more information.
4. Cookie Duration
| Cookie | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| sb-auth-token | 1 year | Keeps you logged in |
| starz-preferences | 6 months | UI preferences |
| starz-analytics | 90 days | Usage analytics |
| _vercel_no_cache | Session | CDN behaviour |
5. How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or limit cookie use:
- Browser settings — most browsers let you block or delete cookies via their settings menu.
- Incognito / private mode — limits persistent cookies during your session.
- Cookie consent banner — when presented, you can accept or decline marketing cookies. You can change your choice at any time with the button below.
⚠️ Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using most platform features.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Privacy team at privacy@socialmediastarz.com