COOKIE & TRACKING POLICY - FLOCKTOGETHER.XYZ

This Cookie & Tracking Policy ("Policy") explains how Flock Together Global LLC ("Flock," "we," "our," "us") uses cookies, local storage, device identifiers, and similar technologies on https://flocktogether.xyz (the "Platform").

This Policy forms part of our:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service
• Community Guidelines

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your browser or device when you visit a website.

They help us remember your preferences, secure your session, and deliver essential features.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies — remain until manually deleted or expired

We also use related technologies such as:

• HTML5 local storage
• Browser fingerprinting (for fraud prevention)
• Device IDs (for mobile environments)
• SDK tracking (mobile apps)
• Web beacons & pixels

2. WHY WE USE COOKIES

2.1 Core Platform Operations

Used for:

• Account login
• Session continuity
• Creator dashboard access
• Upload management
• Performance optimization

2.2 Security & Abuse Prevention

Includes:

• Login validation
• Account fraud protection
• Bot detection
• Payment/risk prevention

2.3 Analytics & Platform Metrics

Helps us understand platform performance, including:

• Visitor count
• Time on page
• Drop-off points
• User flow
• Content performance

We do not use analytics to personally identify users without consent.

2.4 Advertising & Monetization

Used for:

• Content relevance
• Frequency capping
• Demographic modeling
• Geographic restrictions
• Ad performance optimization

2.5 Personalization

Used for:

• Saved user preferences
• Recommended content
• Follow/subscription suggestions

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required for Platform functionality, including:

• Authentication
• Security features
• Payment processing
• Page routing

These cannot be disabled.

B. Functional Cookies

Improve user experience:

• Language preferences
• UI/theme settings
• Playback preferences

C. Analytics / Performance Cookies

Used for:

• Visitor insights
• Feature usage
• Error detection
• Retention metrics

Examples include Google Analytics and internal analytics tools.

D. Advertising & Monetization Cookies

Used by:

• Google AdSense
• Ezoic
• Other programmatic ad partners

These may track:

• Interests
• Engagement
• Ad views
• Conversions

GDPR-region users must give consent before these activate.

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We partner with third-party providers, including:

• Google AdSense
• Google Analytics
• Ezoic
• PayPal / Payoneer
• Stripe
• Cloudflare / CDNs

These providers may collect data such as:

• IP address
• Device information
• Browser type
• Usage patterns
• Language
• Time zone
• Country

They use this data for:

• Fraud prevention
• Payment integrity
• Advertising delivery
• Compliance
• Creator earnings reporting

5. MOBILE & SDK TRACKING

If you access Flock via mobile interface or app, we may use:

• Device IDs
• SDK-level analytics
• Crash reporting tools

Examples include Firebase, Meta SDK, and App Store diagnostics.

6. COOKIE CONSENT (GDPR / EU / EEA / UK)

Users in regulated regions receive a consent banner before non-essential cookies activate.

Users may:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize cookie categories

Advertising cookies only load after explicit consent.

7. YOUR OPTIONS & OPT-OUT

7.1 Browser Controls

You may:

• Clear cookies
• Block cookies
• Disable tracking scripts

7.2 In-Platform Settings

Where available, you may disable:

• Personalization cookies
• Recommendation cookies
• Ad personalization

7.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs

• https://adssettings.google.com/
• https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
• https://youradchoices.com/

Some features may not work when cookies are disabled.

8. GOOGLE ADSENSE & EZOIC SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Because Flock uses programmatic monetization:

Cookies may be used to:

• Personalize ads
• Limit frequency
• Measure performance
• Detect invalid traffic

Google may combine user data from cross-services such as:

• Google accounts
• Search history
• YouTube usage

Users can opt out using Google ad controls.

9. DO-NOT-TRACK

Do-Not-Track signals may not be honored due to inconsistent standards.

We provide explicit cookie controls instead.

10. STORAGE DURATION

• Session cookies delete upon browser close
• Persistent cookies remain until expiration
• Local storage remains until manually cleared

We do not use perpetual cookies.

11. FRAUD DETECTION TECHNIQUES

We may deploy:

• Device fingerprinting
• IP rate mapping
• Anti-bot analytics
• Payment token validation

These tools protect users and creators and are not used for personal profiling.

12. CHILD PRIVACY

Minimum age to use Flock: 13+

We do not knowingly collect:

• Behavioral profiles of minors
• Advertising identifiers for minors
• Personalized ad data from underage users

Child safety violations lead to permanent bans.

13. DATA ACCESS & DELETION REQUESTS

Users may request:

• Export of cookie-related data
• Manual deletion of stored identifiers
• Full account deletion

Requests follow our Privacy Policy.

14. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Policy at any time to:

• Reflect platform changes
• Meet legal requirements
• Improve transparency

Updates become effective when posted.

15. CONTACT US

For cookie or data questions:

support@flocktogether.xyz

Legal Entity:

Flock Together Global LLC

30 N Gould St #53789

Sheridan, WY 82801

USA