COOKIES POLICY

Cookies Policy for FB-1 (UK)

Last Updated: 29.08.24

This Cookies Policy explains how FB-1 (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Film Buddy, uses cookies and similar technologies on our content platform. By using FB-1, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please disable them using your browser settings or do not use our platform.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to the website owners, and to enhance your user experience. In the UK, the use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on FB-1:

2.1 Essential Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our platform. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but this may affect how our platform functions.

2.2 Performance Cookies:
These cookies collect information about how you use our platform, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies you; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is used only to improve how our platform works.

2.3 Functionality Cookies:
These cookies allow our platform to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies:
These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers to provide certain services to enhance the functionality of our platform. These third parties may set cookies on your device on our behalf when you visit FB-1 to allow them to deliver their services. For example, we use analytics providers such as Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with our platform.

These third-party cookies are subject to the third parties’ own cookie policies. We recommend that you review these policies for more information on how they use cookies.

4. How You Can Control Cookies

4.1 Managing Cookies in Your Browser:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our platform may become inaccessible or not function properly.

4.2 Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies:
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Updating Your Consent:
When you first visit our platform, you will be presented with a cookie banner providing the option to accept or reject cookies. You can update your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by revisiting the cookie consent banner.

5. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at hello@filmbuddy.uk

By using FB-1, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to this Cookies Policy.