cookie policy

Film Buddy – Cookies Policy

Last Updated: 14.08.2025

Film Buddy (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyse site usage, and deliver personalised content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your options for managing them, and how this aligns with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our site. They store certain information about your visit so our site can recognise your device and remember preferences when you return.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep our site secure and functioning properly

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyse visitor behaviour to improve our services

  • Deliver relevant advertising

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for core site functions (e.g., logging in, accessing secure areas). These cannot be switched off in our systems.

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is anonymised where possible.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

Remember your choices (e.g., language, video settings) to improve your experience.

2.4 Targeting & Advertising Cookies

Deliver ads relevant to your interests and measure campaign effectiveness. May be set by us or third-party advertising partners.

3. Cookie Duration

We use:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or you delete them

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties to provide analytics, social media integration, or advertising. These may track your browsing activity across websites.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Social media “share” buttons (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

5. Your Cookie Choices

5.1 Manage or Delete Cookies

You can change your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

5.2 Withdraw Consent

You can change your cookie preferences at any time via our [Cookie Settings] link in the footer.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will appear here with a revised date.

7. Contact Us

Questions? Email hello@filmbuddy.uk.