Cookie Policy – Appy Drops Social Platform

Effective Date: 30 March 2026
Website: https://social.appydrops.com
Service: Appy Drops Social Platform
Company: Appy Drops

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Appy Drops ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on the Appy Drops Social Platform.

The platform enables users to create content, interact with others, and manage social media activity.

By using this platform, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to your preferences and consent choices.

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2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

• https://social.appydrops.com

• Social dashboards and user panels

• Messaging, posting, and engagement systems

• Any related social media services operated by Appy Drops

It also forms part of the wider Appy Drops ecosystem.

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3. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you use our platform. They help us:

• Maintain login sessions

• Enable messaging and notifications

• Improve platform performance

• Personalize user experience

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted after browser closes)

• Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period)

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4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for platform operation.

Examples:

• Login and authentication (including SSO)

• Messaging system functionality

• Security and fraud prevention

• Platform stability

➡️ These cookies do not require consent.

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4.2 Functional Cookies

Improve usability and experience.

Examples:

• Language preferences (FI / SV / EN)

• Notification settings

• UI preferences (dark/light mode)

• Saved drafts or user settings

➡️ These require user consent.

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4.3 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand platform usage.

Examples:

• Post engagement tracking (likes, shares, comments)

• Page visits and navigation

• Feature performance monitoring

➡️ These require user consent.

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4.4 Marketing Cookies

Used for growth and promotion.

Examples:

• Social media integrations

• Advertising and retargeting

• Campaign tracking

➡️ These require user consent.

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5. Cross-Domain Cookies & SSO

Appy Drops operates multiple connected platforms.

To provide seamless access:

• Cookies may be shared across Appy Drops domains

• These enable Single Sign-On (SSO)

• Users can switch between platforms without re-login

These cookies are used strictly for authentication, security, and user experience.

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6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

• Analytics tools

• Messaging integrations

• Social media APIs

• Payment systems (if applicable)

These third parties may set cookies under their own policies.

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7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Necessary cookies → Legitimate interest

• Functional, analytics, marketing → User consent

You may withdraw consent at any time.

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8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies by:

• Accepting all cookies

• Rejecting non-essential cookies

• Customizing preferences

You can also:

• Adjust browser settings

• Delete cookies anytime

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9. Data Collected via Cookies

Cookies may collect:

• IP address

• Device and browser information

• Interaction data (posts, likes, chats, shares)

• Session identifiers

All data is processed securely in line with GDPR.

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10. Retention Period

• Session cookies → deleted after session ends

• Persistent cookies → stored up to 24 months

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically.

Changes will be published with a new effective date.

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12. Contact Information

For any questions:

Appy Drops
🌐 https://appydrops.com
🛠 https://support.appydrops.com

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13. Cookie Consent

When using the platform, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customize preferences

By clicking "Accept", you consent to the use of cookies as described.