Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 3, 2025

At Nook, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze app performance, and deliver personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website or use an app. They help us recognize your device and remember information about your preferences or actions.

We also use similar technologies like pixels, web beacons, and local storage for purposes described in this policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the app to function properly. Without them, certain features (like secure login) may not work.

Example: Session cookies to keep you logged in.

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our app so we can improve its functionality and performance.

Example: Google Analytics to track usage patterns and identify bugs.

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

Example: Remembering your language settings or display preferences.

d. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. They may also track your behavior across apps or websites for targeted advertising.

Example: Facebook Pixel or Google Ads tracking.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To enable core app functionality (e.g., logging in securely).
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve app performance.
  • To remember your preferences and settings for a better experience.
  • To deliver personalized content and advertisements tailored to your interests.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our app are set by third-party services we use, such as:

These third parties may collect data about your online activities over time and across different websites or apps.

5. Your Choices & Managing Cookies

a. Managing Cookies in the App

You can manage your cookie preferences through the settings menu in the Nook app under "Privacy Settings." You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize which types of cookies you allow.

b. Managing Cookies on Your Device

Most devices allow you to block or delete cookies through your browser or device settings:

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the app.

c. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising

You can opt out of personalized ads by adjusting your device's ad settings or using tools like:

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use essential cookies based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional app experience. For non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics and marketing), we rely on your consent as required by GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, and other global privacy laws.

When you first use the Nook app, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time in the app's privacy settings.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant updates via email or in-app notifications.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at contact@yournook.org.

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with global privacy laws such as GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), PIPL (China), and others while remaining user-friendly and transparent about cookie usage and management options.