# Cookie Policy **MarigoldShare** — Cookie Policy **Effective Date:** April 15, 2026 **Last Updated:** April 15, 2026 --- ## 1. Introduction This Cookie Policy explains how **Marigold Intelligence LLC** ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (collectively, "Cookies") when you use the **MarigoldShare** mobile application and related website (collectively, the "Services"). This policy should be read alongside our **Privacy Policy**, which explains more broadly how we collect and use your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to our use of Cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your preferences at any time as described in Section 4. --- ## 2. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files or code snippets placed on your device by websites or apps. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our Services. Because MarigoldShare is primarily a mobile application, we rely less on traditional browser cookies and more on equivalent mobile technologies, including: - **SDKs (Software Development Kits):** Code libraries integrated into our app that enable analytics, crash reporting, and push notification functionality. Current SDKs include Google Firebase. - **Device identifiers:** Such as app instance IDs used to distinguish devices for analytics, and Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) device tokens used to deliver push notifications. FCM tokens are Google-assigned identifiers unique to each app installation on a device and are processed by Google's servers when notifications are delivered. - **Local storage:** Used to store session tokens and user preferences securely on your device. - **Push notification tokens:** FCM tokens used to deliver notifications about rental activity, payments, and community updates. These tokens are shared with Google Firebase solely for notification delivery purposes. We do not use advertising identifiers (such as IDFA on iOS or GAID on Android), pixels, or web beacons at this time. --- ## 3. Types of Cookies We Use ### 3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies These Cookies are essential for the Services to function and cannot be switched off. They include technologies that: - Enable you to log in and maintain your session securely. - Support core features such as Item listings, messaging, rental agreements, and bill splitting coordination. - Prevent fraudulent activity and ensure platform security. You cannot opt out of Strictly Necessary Cookies as the Services cannot function without them. ### 3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies These Cookies help us understand how Members interact with the Services so we can improve them. They collect information such as: - Which features are used most frequently. - App crash reports and performance metrics. - General usage flows and error rates. We use **Firebase Analytics** for this purpose. Data collected is aggregated and does not directly identify you. It is not shared with third parties for advertising purposes. ### 3.3 Functional Cookies These Cookies allow the Services to remember your preferences and provide a more consistent experience, such as: - Your preferred language and location settings. - Saved tool searches and community preferences. - Notification settings. --- ## 4. Managing Your Preferences ### 4.1 In-App Settings You can manage notification and privacy preferences at any time through your MarigoldShare account settings under **Privacy & Notifications**. ### 4.2 Device-Level Controls Your mobile device offers options to control identifiers and permissions: - **iOS:** You can manage app permissions, including location and notifications, under Settings > MarigoldShare. You can reset your device's Advertising Identifier under Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising, though MarigoldShare does not use it at this time. - **Android:** You can manage app permissions under Settings > Apps > MarigoldShare. You can also reset your advertising ID under Settings > Google > Ads, though MarigoldShare does not use it at this time. ### 4.3 Browser Controls If you access our website, you can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking Strictly Necessary Cookies may prevent some features of the website from functioning correctly. ### 4.4 California Residents If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) regarding your personal information. As MarigoldShare does not sell or share personal information for advertising purposes at this time, cross-context behavioral advertising opt-out rights are not currently applicable. For all other privacy rights, please refer to our **Privacy Policy** or contact us at ubertool320@gmail.com. --- ## 5. Retention This section covers retention periods for cookies and tracking technologies specifically. For retention of personal information more broadly — including account data, transaction records, and dispute records — please refer to our **Privacy Policy**. The following tracking technologies are retained for these periods: - **Session tokens** expire when you log out or close the app. - **Analytics identifiers** (such as app instance IDs) are retained for up to **12 months**, after which they are reset or deleted. - **Functional preferences** (such as saved settings) are retained until you change them or delete your account. - **Push notification tokens** are retained for as long as you have notifications enabled. They are deleted when you disable notifications or delete your account. When you delete your MarigoldShare account, all identifiers and preferences associated with your account are permanently deleted within **30 days**, consistent with the account deletion commitment in our **Privacy Policy**. --- ## 6. Changes to This Cookie Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes via in-app notification at least **14 days** before they take effect. Your continued use of the Services after the update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We are committed to keeping this policy accurate and up to date. As MarigoldShare grows and new features are introduced, this policy will be updated to reflect any new data practices before they go into effect. --- ## 7. Contact Us If you have questions about our use of Cookies, please contact us: **Marigold Intelligence LLC Privacy Team** Email: ubertool320@gmail.com --- *This Cookie Policy was last updated on April 15, 2026.*