Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 20, 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how FameLifter ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at famelifter.com ("Website"). This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, your choices regarding cookies, and how to control them.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive and help us recognize your browser and capture certain information.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
Essential Functionality
- Authentication: To keep you logged in as you navigate through our platform
- Security: To detect fraud and abuse and secure your account
- Session Management: To remember your preferences during your visit
- Error Prevention: To ensure our website works properly and securely
Performance and Analytics
- Usage Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website
- Performance Monitoring: To identify and fix technical issues
- Feature Usage: To see which features are most popular and useful
- Error Tracking: To monitor and resolve website errors
User Experience
- Preferences: To remember your display settings and preferences
- Customization: To tailor content and recommendations to your interests
- Language Settings: To display content in your preferred language
- Theme Selection: To remember your chosen dark/light mode preference
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Examples include:
- Authentication tokens
- Security cookies
- Session identifiers
- CSRF protection tokens
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages from web pages. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page load time tracking
- Feature usage statistics
- Error reporting cookies
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
Examples include:
- User preference settings
- Display customization options
- Language selection
- Regional settings
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
We currently do not use advertising cookies, but we may in the future to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign performance.
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow certain third-party companies to set cookies on our website to provide services to us:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior in an anonymous form. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage
YouTube API
Our service integrates with YouTube's Data API. YouTube may set cookies when you interact with embedded content or when we fetch data on your behalf.
Payment Processors
When you make payments, our payment processor (Stripe) may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraud.
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
Session Cookies
- Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Used for essential website functionality and security
- Do not collect information from your computer
Persistent Cookies
- Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- Used to remember your preferences and improve user experience
- Duration varies from days to years depending on the purpose
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View, manage, and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (not recommended as it may break website functionality)
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Our Cookie Preferences
We provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
- Change your preferences at any time
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Using browser settings to block analytics cookies
- Adjusting your preferences in our cookie banner
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, you may experience:
- Difficulty logging in or staying logged in
- Loss of personalized settings and preferences
- Reduced website functionality
- Need to re-enter information repeatedly
- Inability to use certain features
We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled to ensure proper website functionality.
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can control cookies through:
- Mobile browser settings (similar to desktop browsers)
- Device privacy settings
- App-specific privacy controls
- Platform-specific opt-out mechanisms
Updates to Cookie Usage
We may update our use of cookies from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update this Cookie Policy
- Notify users through our website or email
- Request new consent where required by law
- Provide clear information about changes
Cookie List
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use:
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
auth_token |
User authentication | Session | First-party |
csrf_token |
Security protection | Session | First-party |
session_id |
Session management | Session | First-party |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics user identification | 2 years | Third-party |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics session tracking | 2 years | Third-party |
_gid |
Google Analytics user identification | 24 hours | Third-party |
Preference Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
theme_preference |
Dark/light mode setting | 1 year | First-party |
language_pref |
Language selection | 1 year | First-party |
cookie_consent |
Cookie preferences | 1 year | First-party |
Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
Under applicable privacy laws, our legal basis for processing cookies includes:
Legitimate Interest
- Analytics and performance cookies for service improvement
- Security cookies for fraud prevention
- Error tracking for technical maintenance
Consent
- Non-essential cookies where consent is required by law
- Third-party cookies for analytics and integrations
- Future advertising cookies (with explicit consent)
Contractual Necessity
- Essential cookies required for service delivery
- Authentication cookies for account access
- Session cookies for website functionality
International Considerations
GDPR Compliance (EU/UK)
- We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- Users can withdraw consent at any time
- We provide clear information about cookie usage
- We maintain records of consent
CCPA Compliance (California)
- We provide clear disclosure of cookie usage
- Users can opt out of certain data collection
- We respect "Do Not Track" signals where technically feasible
Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2201 MENAUL BLVD NE, STE A, Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO, 87107, United States
Contact Form: Contact Us
For EU residents, you may also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns about our cookie practices.
Additional Resources
- Privacy Policy - Our complete privacy practices
- Terms of Service - Terms governing use of our service
- Contact Us - Get in touch with questions or concerns
This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date listed above and was last updated on September 20, 2025.