Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, maintain your login session, and provide a better user experience. Cookies can be stored on your device for a few hours, days, months, or even years, depending on their purpose.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for Facebookyol to function properly.
- Authentication: Firebase session cookies that keep you logged in
- Security: CSRF tokens to prevent unauthorized actions
- Settings: Your language preference (English, Arabic, French)
Duration: Until you log out or browser closes
Cannot be disabled: Disabling these cookies will break the Facebookyol dashboard and extension.
Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how you use Facebookyol to improve the service.
- Firebase Analytics: Tracks page views, feature usage, campaign execution metrics
- Session Recording: Non-personal usage patterns (NOT recording passwords or sensitive data)
- Crash Reporting: Detects errors to help us fix bugs
Duration: 12 months
Can be disabled: You can opt-out in your account settings or browser privacy settings.
Preference Cookies
Purpose: Remember your choices and settings.
- Language: Your preferred language (EN, AR, FR) with RTL support
- Theme: Dashboard theme preference (dark/light mode)
- Cookie Consent: Whether you've accepted cookies
Duration: 1 year
Can be disabled: You may need to reset your preferences if disabled.
3. Cookie Table
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| firebase_session | Essential | User authentication and session management | Session |
| csrf_token | Essential | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| language_pref | Preference | User language preference (EN/AR/FR) | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Preference | Cookie consent banner acknowledgment | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking ID | 2 years |
| firebase_analytics_events | Analytics | Firebase Analytics usage tracking | 12 months |
| fingerprint_id | Analytics | Device fingerprinting for fraud detection (non-identifying) | 12 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Facebookyol uses the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Firebase (Google)
- Firebase Authentication: Manages login sessions
- Firebase Analytics: Tracks usage metrics
- Firebase Firestore: Database session cookies
Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Payment Cookies: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Session Tracking: Tracks payment flow (does NOT store credit card data on our servers)
EmailJS
- Form Submission: Tracks contact form submission status
5. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Disable All Cookies
Warning: Disabling all cookies will break your Facebookyol login and dashboard functionality. We recommend only disabling analytics cookies while keeping essential cookies enabled.
Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt-out of analytics tracking by:
- Adjusting your account privacy settings in Facebookyol dashboard
- Using "Do Not Track" feature in your browser
- Emailing privacy@facebookyol.com
6. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Facebookyol, we display a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept," you consent to all cookie types. You can manage preferences at any time in your account settings.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy as Facebookyol evolves. We'll notify you of significant changes by email or by updating the "Last updated" date on this page.
8. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:
- Email: privacy@facebookyol.com
- Support: Contact form