Introduction
BuddyBoss sets only functional cookies within your site or app to enable essential features—such as maintaining login sessions and remembering layout preferences. No marketing, analytics, or user-tracking cookies are added by the BuddyBoss Platform or Theme.
Functional Cookies in BuddyBoss
These cookies are strictly for core functionality and do not collect sensitive personal data or transmit it back to our servers:
Session Cookie
Keeps you logged in as you navigate the site or app.
Directory View Preference
Remembers whether you last chose grid or list layout on member or group directories.
BuddyPanel State
Tracks if the side panel was left open or closed.
LearnDash Layout State
Remembers whether course modules were expanded or collapsed.
All of the above cookies are stored on your domain and remain entirely local to your installation.
License-Key Validation
When you activate your BuddyBoss Theme or Platform Pro license, a single non-user cookie is used to confirm your key against our purchase records. This process only validates your license and does not involve any personal or behavioral data about your users.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: What happens if I disable these cookies?
A: Disabling BuddyBoss cookies will break login sessions, layout preferences, and other UI behaviors. We recommend keeping them enabled for a smooth experience.
Q: Are there any third-party cookies added by BuddyBoss?
A: No. Only functional cookies described above are set. Any marketing or analytics cookies on BuddyBoss.com do not apply to your site or app.
Q: How can I inspect or clear BuddyBoss cookies?
A: Open your browser’s Developer Tools (usually under Application → Cookies), select your site’s domain, and delete any cookies prefixed with your BuddyBoss installation.
Q: Is any user activity sent back to BuddyBoss?
A: Aside from license-key validation, no usage data or user actions are transmitted to our servers. All preferences remain local to your site.
