Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

This Cookie Policy explains how Pledge ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service would not work without them.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and customization choices.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Service.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. You can opt out of these cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preferences center.

3. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

• Local Storage: Used to store data locally on your device for faster performance
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser
• Pixel Tags: Small images used to track email opens and website visits
• Device Fingerprinting: Collecting device characteristics for security and fraud prevention

4. Mobile App Technologies

Our mobile application may use similar technologies to cookies, including:

• Device identifiers (IDFA for iOS, Advertising ID for Android)
• SDK integrations for analytics and crash reporting
• Local data storage for offline functionality
• Push notification tokens for sending reminders

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
• Firebase: For app analytics and crash reporting
• Stripe: For payment processing (if applicable)
• Intercom: For customer support chat

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information about their cookie practices.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all or third-party cookies
• Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage tracking through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
• Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that they not track the user. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: