Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Buzzcreen uses essential cookies to run the product, plus optional analytics and marketing cookies if you accept them in the cookie banner. You can change that choice at any time.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems.
🔐 Authentication Cookies (NextAuth)
Name:next-auth.session-token
Purpose: Keep you logged in across pages
Duration: 30 days (session)
Type: First-party, HTTP-only, Secure
Can be disabled? ❌ No - required for login functionality
🔑 CSRF Protection
Name:next-auth.csrf-token
Purpose: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes)
Type: First-party, HTTP-only
Can be disabled? ❌ No - required for security
2.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly necessary.
⚙️ User Preferences
Name:buzzcreen-preferences
Purpose: Remember your UI preferences (theme, settings)
Duration: 1 year
Type: First-party
Can be disabled? ✅ Yes - preferences will reset each session
2.3 Analytics cookies (optional)
Loaded only after you accept analytics. Used to understand how the product is used and to fix issues.
Google Analytics — page views and aggregated usage
Microsoft Clarity — session insights to improve UX
Vercel Analytics — performance and traffic
2.4 Marketing cookies (optional)
Loaded only after you accept marketing. Used to measure ads and campaigns.
Meta Pixel — campaign measurement on Spanish pages
Reddit Pixel — campaign measurement
3. Chrome Extension Local Storage
The Buzzcreen Chrome Extension uses chrome.storage.local to store:
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge:
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
5.2 Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies:
❌ You won't be able to log in to Buzzcreen
❌ The website won't function properly
❌ Your preferences won't be saved
✅ You can still browse public pages
6. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
6.1 Legal Basis for Cookies
Essential cookies: necessary to provide the service (session, security, language)
Analytics and marketing cookies: consent via the cookie banner
6.2 Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Know what cookies we use
Refuse non-essential cookies
Delete cookies at any time
Request information about cookie data
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website.