Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Foundational Creations ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in India, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at loveverse.cc and use the LoveVerse application and related services (collectively, the "Service").

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance page, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. For users in the European Union ("EU"), European Economic Area ("EEA"), and the United Kingdom ("UK"), non-essential cookies will only be placed on your device with your explicit consent, as required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), and the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

We are committed to transparency about the technologies we use on our Service. This policy provides detailed information about every cookie and similar technology we employ, including the specific purpose of each, the data it collects, how long it persists, and how you can control or disable it. We update this policy regularly to reflect any changes in our cookie practices or applicable regulations.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website or use an online service. They are widely used by website operators and service providers to make websites and applications work, to work more efficiently, to improve user experience, to provide reporting information, and to assist with personalization and advertising efforts.

Cookies are stored on your device's browser and contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive or memory. They allow the Service to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions, enabling the Service to respond to you as an individual and tailor its operations to your needs, likes, and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

2.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browsing session. They are stored in your device's temporary memory (RAM) and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies are essential for enabling you to navigate through different pages of the Service during a single session without having to re-authenticate or re-enter information on each page. They do not collect information from your device and do not identify you personally.

2.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are activated each time you revisit the Service. They are stored on your device's hard drive and have a set expiration date, after which they are automatically deleted (unless renewed by a subsequent visit). Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences, settings, and authentication status across multiple sessions. The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, ranging from a few days to several years.

2.3 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are cookies set by the website or service you are visiting directly (in our case, loveverse.cc). These cookies are controlled by us and are used to provide core functionality, remember your preferences, and improve your experience on our Service. First-party cookies can only be read by the domain that placed them and do not track your activity on other websites.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. When you visit our Service, third-party services that we have integrated (such as Google Analytics, authentication providers, and content delivery networks) may place their own cookies on your device. These cookies are subject to the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies, and we do not have direct control over the information collected by third-party cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on our Service into four types based on their purpose and function. Below is a detailed description of each category, including the specific purposes, legal basis, and your ability to control these cookies.

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are absolutely essential for the Service to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set only in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms, or making a purchase. Without these cookies, the Service cannot provide certain critical features and functionalities.

Essential cookies enable the following functions:

• User authentication and session management, ensuring you remain logged in as you navigate between pages
• Security features including CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection, secure token validation, and fraud prevention mechanisms
• Load balancing across our servers to ensure optimal performance and availability
• Remembering your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you repeatedly
• Maintaining the state of your shopping cart or purchase flow during checkout via Razorpay
• Ensuring the secure transmission of data between your browser and our servers

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (strictly necessary for the operation of the Service under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and Recital 47, and exempt from the consent requirement under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive).
Duration: Session to 1 year, depending on the specific cookie.
Can be disabled: No. These cookies are essential for the Service to function. If you block these cookies through your browser settings, some parts of the Service will not work correctly.

3.2 Functional (Preference) Cookies

Functional cookies enable the Service to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your previous interactions and preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly, and your experience on the Service may be degraded.

Functional cookies enable the following features:

• Language and locale preferences, remembering your preferred language across sessions
• User interface customization, including theme settings, layout preferences, and display options
• Remembering your settings and preferences for the audio player, including volume and playback settings
• Storing your recently viewed or generated content for quick access
• Pre-filling forms and input fields with previously entered information to save you time
• Remembering whether you have been shown specific informational messages, tooltips, or onboarding flows

Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Duration: 1 month to 1 year, depending on the specific cookie.
Can be disabled: Yes. You can manage your functional cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. Disabling these cookies may impact certain features and personalization aspects of the Service.

3.3 Analytics (Performance) Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Service. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, how visitors navigate through the Service, and where users encounter errors or difficulties. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymized or pseudonymized. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Service and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Analytics cookies are used for the following purposes:

• Measuring page views, unique visitors, and session durations to understand overall traffic patterns
• Analyzing navigation patterns and user flows to identify areas for improvement
• Tracking feature usage and adoption rates to prioritize development efforts
• Monitoring error rates, page load times, and other performance metrics
• Understanding conversion funnels and identifying drop-off points in the user journey
• Generating aggregate statistical reports about the usage of the Service
• A/B testing different versions of features, pages, or content to optimize the user experience

Providers: Google Analytics (GA4), Firebase Analytics.
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Duration: Up to 2 years, depending on the specific cookie.
Can be disabled: Yes. You can opt out through our cookie consent banner, your browser settings, or using the Google Analytics opt-out tools described in Section 8.

3.4 Marketing (Advertising) Cookies

Marketing cookies may be set through our Service by our advertising partners or by us. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites, to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.

Marketing cookies are used for the following purposes:

• Tracking the effectiveness of advertising campaigns that direct users to our Service
• Retargeting and remarketing, showing you LoveVerse advertisements on other platforms based on your previous interactions with our Service
• Measuring conversion rates from advertising campaigns to purchases or sign-ups
• Social media integration, enabling sharing features and tracking engagement with social content
• Attribution modeling to understand which marketing channels and touchpoints contribute to conversions

Providers: Google Ads, Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram), if applicable.
Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Duration: Up to 2 years, depending on the specific cookie.
Can be disabled: Yes. You can opt out through our cookie consent banner, your browser settings, or the third-party opt-out tools described in Section 8.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table lists the specific cookies that may be placed on your device when you use our Service. This list is reviewed and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. Additional cookies may be added as we introduce new features or integrate new services, and this policy will be updated accordingly.

Please note that the exact cookies set may vary depending on the features you use, the pages you visit, and whether you have consented to non-essential cookies. We use a cookie consent management platform to ensure that non-essential cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.

5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we and our third-party partners may use other similar tracking technologies on our Service. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same consent requirements and controls. Below is a description of each technology we use.

5.1 Local Storage (HTML5 Web Storage)

HTML5 local storage (also known as Web Storage or DOM Storage) is a web browser feature that allows websites and applications to store data locally within the user's browser. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically transmitted to the server with every HTTP request, which makes it more efficient for storing larger amounts of data on the client side.

We use local storage for the following purposes:

• Caching user interface preferences and settings for faster page rendering
• Storing draft content, unsaved form data, and work-in-progress inputs locally to prevent data loss in case of accidental page closure or navigation
• Supporting offline functionality and progressive web app (PWA) features
• Caching non-sensitive application state to reduce server requests and improve performance
• Storing temporary authentication tokens and session-related data

Local storage data persists until it is explicitly deleted by the user through their browser settings or by the application. You can clear local storage data through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.

5.2 Pixel Tags (Web Beacons / Clear GIFs)

Pixel tags (also known as web beacons, clear GIFs, or tracking pixels) are tiny, transparent images (typically 1x1 pixel) embedded in web pages or emails. When a page containing a pixel tag is loaded, or an email containing one is opened, the pixel tag sends a request to a server, which records the event along with information such as the IP address, browser type, timestamp, and the URL of the page or email.

We may use pixel tags for the following purposes:

• Tracking email open rates and click-through rates for marketing and transactional emails
• Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and understanding user engagement
• Understanding how users interact with specific pages, features, or content on the Service
• Facilitating retargeting and conversion tracking in connection with marketing campaigns

You can prevent pixel tags from being loaded by configuring your email client to block remote images or by using browser extensions that block tracking pixels.

5.3 Device Fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting is a technique that collects information about your device's configuration, such as browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, installed fonts, timezone, language settings, and other technical attributes. This information, when combined, can create a unique "fingerprint" that identifies your device.

We may use limited device fingerprinting techniques solely for the following purposes:

• Security and fraud prevention, including detecting and preventing unauthorized access, account takeover attempts, and automated abuse of the Service
• Identifying and mitigating bot traffic and automated scraping
• Supporting our anti-abuse and rate-limiting mechanisms

We do not use device fingerprinting for advertising, marketing, or cross-site tracking purposes. Our use of device fingerprinting is limited to security-critical functions and is based on our legitimate interest in protecting the Service and its users.

5.4 Session Storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but is designed for temporary data that should only persist for the duration of a browser tab or window session. Data stored in session storage is automatically cleared when the browser tab is closed. We use session storage for temporary state management, such as maintaining the state of multi-step forms, storing transient UI state, and managing temporary authentication flows.

5.5 IndexedDB

IndexedDB is a client-side database that allows for the storage of larger structured data sets in the browser. We may use IndexedDB for caching application data, storing generated content for offline access, and improving the performance of the Service by reducing the need for repeated server requests.

6. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies across our Service for a variety of purposes. This section provides a comprehensive overview of how we use these technologies in different contexts within the Service.

6.1 Authentication and Security

Cookies are essential for managing your authentication state when you sign in using Google Sign-In or Apple Sign-In. The __session and next-auth.session-token cookies store encrypted session information that verifies your identity and authorizes your access to protected resources. These cookies also play a critical role in preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and maintaining the security of your session.

6.2 Preferences and Personalization

We use cookies such as loveverse-lang to remember your language preference and other settings, ensuring that the Service is displayed according to your preferences each time you visit. These cookies enhance your user experience by eliminating the need to re-configure your settings on every visit.

6.3 Analytics and Performance Measurement

We use analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) provided by Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistical data about how visitors use our Service. This data helps us understand user behavior, identify popular features, detect issues, and make informed decisions about how to improve the Service. All analytics data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Google's data processing terms.

6.4 Payment Processing

When you make a purchase through Razorpay, our payment processor may set cookies on your device to facilitate the payment flow, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of the transaction. These cookies are set by Razorpay and are subject to Razorpay's own cookie and privacy policies.

7. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on your device. We respect your choices regarding cookies and provide multiple mechanisms for you to exercise control over the cookies placed on your device.

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. Through this banner, you can:

• Accept all cookies (essential, functional, analytics, and marketing)
• Accept only essential cookies (rejecting all non-essential cookies)
• Customize your preferences by selecting which categories of non-essential cookies you wish to accept

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. Changing your preferences will update the cookies stored on your device accordingly, though cookies that have already been set will remain until they expire or you delete them manually.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

• Block all cookies from all websites
• Block only third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close the browser
• Receive a notification before a cookie is set, allowing you to accept or reject it individually

Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies → Choose your preferred cookie setting. You can also clear browsing data including cookies from Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Standard, Strict, and Custom tracking protection modes. You can also clear cookies from Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data.
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. Safari blocks cross-site tracking cookies by default through Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP). You can also manage website data from Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. Edge offers Basic, Balanced, and Strict tracking prevention levels. You can clear cookies from Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data.
• Opera: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies. Opera also supports a built-in ad blocker and VPN that can affect cookie behavior.

Please note that if you delete all cookies or configure your browser to block cookies, you may need to re-enter your preferences and log in again when you return to our Service. Some features of the Service may not function correctly if essential cookies are blocked.

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies and similar technologies through your device settings:

• iOS (Safari): Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies. You can also clear cookies from Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data.
• Android (Chrome): Chrome app → Menu → Settings → Site settings → Cookies. You can also clear cookies from Chrome → Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data.

8. Opt-Out Links and Tools

In addition to managing cookies through your browser settings and our consent banner, you can opt out of specific tracking technologies using the tools and links provided by third-party services:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, dc.js, and gtag.js) not to send information about your visit to Google Analytics.
• Google Ad Settings: Manage your Google advertising preferences at Google Ad Settings.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies at NAI Opt-out.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA participating companies at DAA Opt-out (US) or Your Online Choices (EU).
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ad Preferences: Manage your ad preferences on Meta platforms at Facebook Ad Preferences.

Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. It means that the advertisements you see may be less relevant to your interests. Additionally, opt-out mechanisms typically rely on cookies themselves, so if you clear your cookies, you may need to opt out again.

9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers transmit "Do Not Track" ("DNT") signals to the websites and other online services with which the browser communicates. DNT is a preference you can set in your browser to inform websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals, and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) discontinued its efforts to develop a DNT standard.

At this time, our Service does not respond to DNT signals transmitted by web browsers. However, we fully respect your privacy preferences and provide the comprehensive cookie management options described in Sections 7 and 8 above, which allow you to control tracking on our Service regardless of whether your browser sends a DNT signal.

We continue to monitor developments in the DNT standard and similar privacy signaling mechanisms, such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC). If a universally recognized standard is established, we will re-evaluate our response to such signals and update this policy accordingly. In the meantime, we recommend using the cookie management tools we provide to control your tracking preferences.

10. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Service are placed by third-party services that we have integrated to provide certain functionality, analytics, security, and payment processing capabilities. We do not have direct control over the cookies set by third parties. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective third party's own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review those policies if you have questions about how they use cookies.

The following third-party services may set cookies on your device through our Service:

• Google (Analytics and Authentication): Google may set cookies for Google Analytics (traffic measurement and reporting) and Google Sign-In (authentication). Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Apple (Authentication): Apple may set cookies in connection with Apple Sign-In authentication. Apple's privacy policy is available at https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/.
• Cloudflare (Security and CDN): Cloudflare may set cookies for security purposes, bot detection, DDoS protection, and content delivery optimization. Cloudflare's privacy policy is available at https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/.
• Razorpay (Payment Processing): Razorpay may set cookies during the payment process to facilitate secure transactions, prevent fraud, and maintain payment session state. Razorpay's privacy policy is available at https://razorpay.com/privacy/.

We regularly review the third-party services integrated into our Service and their cookie practices to ensure they align with our privacy standards and comply with applicable data protection regulations. We have entered into appropriate data processing agreements with our third-party service providers where required.

11. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block cookies on our Service, you should be aware of the potential impact on your experience and the functionality of the Service. Below is a summary of the effects of disabling different categories of cookies:

11.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

If you block essential cookies, significant portions of the Service may not work correctly or at all. You may be unable to log in, make purchases, or access core features. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the proper functioning of the Service.

11.2 Disabling Functional Cookies

If you disable functional cookies, you may experience the following:

• Your language preference may not be remembered, requiring you to select your language on each visit
• Your UI preferences and settings may reset between sessions
• Certain personalization features may not be available
• Forms may not auto-fill with previously entered information

11.3 Disabling Analytics Cookies

If you opt out of analytics cookies, your visits and interactions will not be included in our analytics data. This has no direct impact on your experience using the Service, but it reduces our ability to understand and improve the Service for all users.

11.4 Disabling Marketing Cookies

If you opt out of marketing cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Remarketing campaigns will not target you based on your interactions with our Service.

12. Cookies and Children

Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly use cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect personal data from children below these age thresholds. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected cookie data from a child, we will take steps to delete that data promptly. Non-essential cookies are only placed with explicit consent, and we expect that consent is provided by an individual of the appropriate legal age.

13. International Considerations

Our cookie practices are designed to comply with applicable laws and regulations across all jurisdictions in which we operate, including but not limited to:

• EU/EEA: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) require explicit, informed, and freely given consent before placing non-essential cookies on a user's device.
• United Kingdom: The UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) similarly require consent for non-essential cookies.
• India: The Information Technology Act, 2000 and its associated rules, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (as applicable), govern the use of tracking technologies in connection with the processing of personal data.
• United States: Various state-level privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provide consumers with rights regarding the collection and use of their personal information through cookies and similar technologies.

We implement geo-specific cookie consent mechanisms to ensure compliance with the applicable laws in your jurisdiction. The cookie consent experience you see may vary depending on your location.

14. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, the technologies we use, the third-party services we integrate, or applicable legal requirements. When we make material changes to this policy, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post the revised Cookie Policy on our website
• Display a notice on the Service informing you of the update
• Where required by law, re-request your consent for any new categories of non-essential cookies

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated practices.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies and similar technologies, this Cookie Policy, or your privacy in general, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 days. For GDPR-specific requests regarding cookies, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email to ensure it is directed to the appropriate team.