Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how Help Me Buddy LLC ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website helpmebuddy.com, and how you can control them.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To enable basic features of our website and provide secure access
• Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide customized content
• Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect user accounts

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work properly without them.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve the performance and usability of our website. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on content.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and may be used to build a profile of your interests.

4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

4.1 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our website and can only be read by us. We use these cookies to provide essential functionality and improve your experience on our site.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by domains other than our website. We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for purposes such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration.

Third-party services we use may include:

• Google Analytics (web analytics)
• Google Ads (advertising)
• Facebook Pixel (advertising and analytics)
• LinkedIn Insight Tag (analytics and advertising)
• Social media platforms (for sharing content)

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

5.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views, email opens, and user behavior.

5.2 Local Storage

Browser-based storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device for improved performance and functionality.

5.3 Session Storage

Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser, used for session management and user experience optimization.

6. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies":

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are typically used to maintain your session as you navigate our website.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience across multiple visits.

The expiration period varies depending on the purpose of the cookie, ranging from the end of your browsing session to several years.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Set exceptions for specific websites

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

7.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain cookies using these tools:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out

7.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can control advertising identifiers through your device settings. You can also use "Limit Ad Tracking" (iOS) or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" (Android).

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide multiple ways to control cookies and tracking.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• Cookie Choices

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: