COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: June 17, 2025
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how Social Beat Digital Limited (UK), Social Beat, Inc. (USA), and SP Studioz (OPC) Private Limited (India) (collectively "Social Beat Digital," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website socialbeatdigital.com (the "Site").
This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2.1 Types of Storage Technologies We Use
Cookies: Small text files stored on your device
Local Storage: Larger data storage in your browser
Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when browser closes
Pixels/Web Beacons: Invisible images that track user behavior
JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information
SDKs: Software development kits in mobile applications
3. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES WE USE
3.1 Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Required for website operation Duration: Session Can be disabled: No (website won't function properly)
Examples:
Session management
Security tokens
Load balancing
User authentication
Form submissions
3.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand how visitors use our Site Duration: 2 years Can be disabled: Yes
Examples:
Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
Hotjar (behavior tracking)
Page view statistics
Bounce rates
Traffic sources
3.3 Functionality Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences Duration: 1 year Can be disabled: Yes
Examples:
Language preferences
Region settings
Font size
Video player settings
Chat widget preferences
3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
Purpose: Deliver relevant ads and track campaign effectiveness Duration: 1-2 years Can be disabled: Yes
Examples:
Facebook Pixel
Google Ads Remarketing
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Twitter Conversion Tracking
YouTube embedded videos
3.5 Social Media Cookies
Purpose: Enable social media features Duration: Varies Can be disabled: Yes
Examples:
Social share buttons
Social media feeds
Login with social accounts
Embedded social content
4. SPECIFIC COOKIES WE USE
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
We use services from third parties that may set cookies:
Google (Analytics, Ads, YouTube, Maps)
Facebook (Pixel, Social plugins)
LinkedIn (Insights, Social features)
Twitter (Conversion tracking, Embedded tweets)
Instagram (Embedded posts)
Vimeo/YouTube (Video players)
Live Chat providers (Intercom, Drift, etc.)
Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
6. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies to:
Ensure website functionality and security
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze Site performance and user behavior
Personalize your experience based on interests
Deliver targeted advertising on other platforms
Measure marketing campaign effectiveness
Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
Comply with legal obligations
Improve our services based on usage patterns
7. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
7.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Site, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize cookie preferences
7.2 Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies Opera: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
7.3 Opt-Out Options
Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
LinkedIn: LinkedIn Ad Preferences
General Opt-out: Your Online Choices
7.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use the opt-out options above.
8. COOKIE MANAGEMENT
8.1 Updating Your Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our Site
Emailing us at [email protected]
8.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
Some features may not work properly
You may need to re-enter information
Personalization features will be limited
Analytics tracking will be disabled
Social media features may not function
9. COOKIES ON MOBILE DEVICES
Mobile devices have additional controls:
iOS: Settings → Safari → Block Cookies
Android: Chrome → Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
App-based controls: Check individual app settings
For mobile apps, we may use SDKs that function similarly to cookies.
10. COOKIES IN EMAILS
Our marketing emails may contain:
Tracking pixels to measure open rates
Link tracking to measure click-through rates
Engagement metrics to improve our communications
You can disable image loading in your email client to block tracking pixels.
11. INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
11.1 EU/UK Visitors (GDPR)
We comply with GDPR requirements:
Obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies
Provide clear information about cookie use
Allow granular control over cookie categories
Respect your choices across our services
11.2 California Visitors (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
Know what cookies collect personal information
Opt-out of the sale of personal information
Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Site is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children.
13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
Changes in our cookies or purposes
Legal or regulatory requirements
New technologies or services
We'll notify you of significant changes through:
Website banner notification
Email (for registered users)
Update date modification
14. CONTACT US
For questions about our Cookie Policy:
Social Beat Digital Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 650-285-8952
Data Protection Queries: Email: [email protected] (Subject: Cookie Policy Query)
Offices:
India: Maharashtra
USA: Delaware
UK: London