Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how YouthPerks (“YouthPerks”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies, tracking technologies, analytics tools, SDKs, pixels, and similar technologies in connection with our mobile application, website, platform, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge and agree to the use of cookies and related technologies as described in this Policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files or technologies stored on a device, browser, or application that help platforms recognize users, improve functionality, analyze usage, personalize experiences, and support advertising or promotional activities.

Certain technologies may collect identifiers, device information, browsing behavior, interaction data, or usage-related information.

2. Types of Cookies & Technologies We Use

YouthPerks may use the following categories of cookies and related technologies:

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for operation of the Services and may be used for:

  • authentication;
  • account access;
  • session management;
  • fraud prevention;
  • security;
  • platform functionality.

Disabling essential cookies may affect availability or functionality of certain features.

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These technologies help us understand how users interact with the Services, including:

  • pages visited;
  • user activity;
  • navigation behavior;
  • engagement metrics;
  • feature usage;
  • technical performance;
  • crash reporting.

Analytics providers may include third-party service providers.

c) Functional Cookies

These technologies may remember:

  • preferences;
  • language settings;
  • login information;
  • device settings;
  • user customizations.
  • d) Advertising & Promotional Technologies

YouthPerks and participating commercial partners may use cookies, tracking technologies, SDKs, pixels, or similar systems to:

  • measure campaign effectiveness;
  • personalize offers;
  • deliver promotional content;
  • analyze marketing performance;
  • support sponsored placements;
  • improve audience targeting;
  • monitor engagement with promotions or campaigns.

Such technologies may be operated by YouthPerks, advertising partners, analytics providers, affiliate partners, or participating merchants.

3. Information Collected Through Cookies

Cookies and related technologies may collect:

IP address;

  • browser type;
  • operating system;
  • device identifiers;
  • approximate location information;
  • session activity;
  • referral data;
  • app interactions;
  • browsing behavior;
  • engagement metrics;
  • advertising identifiers;
  • technical diagnostics.

Some collected information may be associated with user accounts where permitted by applicable law.

4. Third-Party Technologies

Third-party vendors, advertisers, analytics providers, affiliates, SDK providers, commercial partners, and merchants may use cookies or related technologies through the Services.

YouthPerks does not control third-party technologies or external privacy practices and is not responsible for their independent policies or operations.

Users are encouraged to review applicable third-party privacy and cookie policies separately.

5. Purposes of Use

Cookies and related technologies may be used for:

  • platform operation;
  • security;
  • fraud detection;
  • account authentication;
  • analytics;
  • research;
  • personalization;
  • service optimization;
  • marketing;
  • audience measurement;
  • advertising;
  • commercial reporting;
  • promotional campaigns;
  • business development activities.

6. Cookie Management

Users may manage certain cookie preferences through browser settings, device permissions, operating system controls, or available consent mechanisms where applicable.

Disabling cookies may impact:

  • functionality;
  • account access;
  • personalization;
  • availability of features;
  • user experience.

Certain essential technologies may remain active where necessary for operation, security, or legal compliance.

7. Data Retention

Information collected through cookies and related technologies may be retained for varying durations depending on:

  • technical requirements;
  • operational needs;
  • analytics purposes;
  • legal obligations;
  • commercial activities;
  • security considerations.

Retention periods may differ based on technology type and applicable requirements.

8. International Processing

Cookie-related information may be processed, transferred, or stored in jurisdictions outside a user’s country of residence, including jurisdictions with different data protection standards.

By using the Services, users consent to such processing and transfers where permitted by applicable law.

9. Policy Updates

YouthPerks reserves the right to update, revise, modify, or replace this Cookie Policy at any time without prior notice.

Updated versions become effective immediately upon publication through the Services. Continued use of the Services following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Analytics and Performance Measurement

YouthPerks may use analytics technologies to understand how users discover, browse, and interact with the Services. These tools help us identify performance issues, improve page speed, understand feature usage, and make the platform easier for students to use.

Analytics technologies may help measure:

  • page visits;
  • feature engagement;
  • offer views;
  • navigation patterns;
  • error events;
  • device and browser performance;
  • and general campaign effectiveness.

11. Advertising and Partner Measurement

YouthPerks may use cookies or similar technologies to understand whether sponsored campaigns, featured offers, or partner promotions are useful to students. Where permitted, this may include measuring impressions, clicks, redemptions, referral sources, and campaign engagement.

Partner measurement is intended to:

  • improve student recommendations;
  • reduce irrelevant promotions;
  • support campaign reporting;
  • detect suspicious activity;
  • and help brands understand student interest in an aggregated way.

12. Consent and Preference Changes

Where consent tools, browser controls, device settings, or platform preferences are available, users may update their choices from time to time. Changes may not remove technologies that are strictly necessary for security, account access, fraud prevention, or basic service operation.

Some choices may apply only to the specific browser, device, or account being used. If a user changes devices, clears browser storage, or uses a different browser, preferences may need to be set again.

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, contact:

  • support@youthperks.com
  • hi@youthperks.com