Last Updated: December 27, 2025
At HipPitch, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences over time.
1.1 Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by HipPitch directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use on our platform
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They include:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to protect against fraud and abuse
- Load balancing cookies to ensure platform stability
- Session management cookies to remember your actions during a browsing session
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information. They allow us to:
- Count visits and traffic sources
- Measure and improve platform performance
- Understand which features are most popular
- Identify technical issues and errors
- Analyze user behavior patterns
We use services like Google Analytics and similar tools to collect this data.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Remember your language and region preferences
- Customize content based on your interests
- Remember your video playback settings
- Store your privacy preferences
2.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness:
- Show you personalized ads based on your interests
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Track conversions from ads
- Build a profile of your interests for relevant content
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners and track your activity across different websites.
2.5 Social Media Cookies
If you use social media features on our platform (such as sharing content), these platforms may set cookies on your device:
- Enable social sharing functionality
- Track your social media activity related to our content
- Personalize social media content and ads
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main categories of cookies used on HipPitch:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Authentication tokens: To keep you logged in
- CSRF tokens: To prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
- Session identifiers: To maintain your session state
3.2 Analytics Cookies
- Google Analytics: To analyze platform usage and performance
- Custom analytics: To track user engagement with videos and features
3.3 Preference Cookies
- Language settings: To remember your preferred language
- Theme preferences: To remember dark/light mode settings
- Video quality settings: To remember your playback preferences
3.4 Advertising Cookies
- Ad delivery cookies: To serve relevant advertisements
- Conversion tracking: To measure ad effectiveness
- Retargeting cookies: To show you relevant ads on other platforms
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device when you use our platform:
- Google (Analytics, Ads): For analytics and advertising
- Microsoft (Azure, Clarity): For hosting and analytics
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing features
- Video Hosting Services: For video playback and streaming
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
- Customer Support Tools: For chat and support features
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.
5. How Long Do Cookies Last?
The duration cookies remain on your device varies:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for periods ranging from a few hours to several years, depending on their purpose
We regularly review our cookie retention periods to ensure we only keep them as long as necessary.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to control and manage cookies:
6.1 Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our platform. You can update your preferences at any time through the cookie settings in your account.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain advertising cookies through:
6.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, but we respect your privacy choices made through our cookie settings.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that:
- Some parts of the platform may not function properly
- You may not be able to stay logged in
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- You may see less relevant content and advertisements
- Some features may be unavailable or work differently
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to function.
8. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
8.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small graphic images embedded in emails or web pages to track when they are opened or viewed.
8.2 Local Storage
Technology that stores data locally in your browser to improve performance and functionality.
8.3 Device Fingerprinting
Collecting information about your device configuration to identify and prevent fraud.
8.4 Software Development Kits (SDKs)
Code libraries used in mobile applications to provide analytics and functionality.
9. Mobile Applications
Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies to cookies, including:
- Device identifiers (such as advertising IDs)
- Mobile analytics SDKs
- Push notification tokens
- App usage tracking
You can control some of these through your device settings.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Showing a notification banner on the platform
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: support@hippitch.net
You can also contact us to:
- Request more information about the cookies we use
- Withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies
- Exercise your privacy rights
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
12. Additional Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
For information about how we protect your data, please review our Terms of Service.
