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🍪 Cookie Policy

Learn how Research Buddy uses cookies to improve your experience and manage your preferences

Last updated: January 15, 2024

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Necessary Cookies

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Duration: Session / 1 year
Examples:
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  • Security preferences
  • Session management
  • User interface preferences

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Duration: 2 years
Examples:
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  • Page view tracking
  • User interaction metrics
  • Performance monitoring

Marketing Cookies

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Duration: 1 year
Examples:
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  • Social media pixels
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Campaign tracking

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Duration: 1 year
Examples:
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  • Form auto-fill data

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.

How We Use Cookies

Research Buddy uses cookies to:

  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Remember your research preferences and settings
  • Analyze how our website is used to improve performance
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Ensure the security of our services
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners such as:

  • Google Analytics: To understand website usage and improve user experience
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and login functionality

Managing Your Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Use our cookie preference center above to customize your settings
  • Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Use browser plugins that help manage cookie preferences
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Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function properly.

Data Retention

Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:

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  • Email: privacy@researchbuddy.ai

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