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Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 1, 2025

🍪 Our Cookie Promise

VidLoad.cc uses minimal essential cookies only. No tracking, no advertising, no third-party cookies - just basic functionality cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored by your web browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit and preferences.

VidLoad.cc Philosophy: We believe in minimal cookie usage. Unlike most websites, we don't use cookies for tracking, advertising, or analytics.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Functional Cookies

Language Preference

Purpose: Remember your selected language (English, Chinese, Japanese)

Duration: Persistent (until you clear cookies)

Data Stored: Language code only (e.g., "en", "zh", "ja")

Required: Optional - defaults to browser language

Application State

Purpose: Basic application functionality and user interface state

Duration: Session only (deleted when browser closes)

Data Stored: UI preferences, temporary state information

Required: Essential for proper application function

3. Cookies We DON'T Use

VidLoad.cc explicitly does not use the following types of cookies:

❌ Tracking Cookies

  • • No Google Analytics cookies
  • • No user behavior tracking
  • • No cross-site tracking
  • • No fingerprinting cookies

❌ Advertising Cookies

  • • No ad targeting cookies
  • • No marketing cookies
  • • No retargeting pixels
  • • No social media cookies

❌ Third-party Cookies

  • • No external service cookies
  • • No CDN tracking cookies
  • • No analytics service cookies
  • • No embedded content cookies

❌ Performance Cookies

  • • No usage analytics cookies
  • • No performance monitoring
  • • No error tracking cookies
  • • No A/B testing cookies

4. Local Storage (Not Cookies)

In addition to minimal cookies, VidLoad.cc uses browser Local Storage for enhanced functionality.This data never leaves your device.

Local Storage Contents

Video History

List of previously analyzed videos and their metadata

Local Only

Analysis Cache

Cached video metadata to avoid re-processing

Local Only

User Preferences

UI settings, language choice, display preferences

Local Only

Your Control: You can clear all local storage data using our "Clear All Cache" button or your browser's developer tools.

5. Legal Compliance

EU Cookie Law (ePrivacy Directive)

Under EU regulations:

  • Essential Cookies Only: We only use technically necessary cookies
  • No Consent Required: Essential cookies don't require explicit consent
  • Transparent Usage: This policy clearly explains our cookie usage
  • User Control: You can disable cookies in your browser if desired

GDPR Cookie Compliance

Our cookie practices align with GDPR:

  • No Personal Data: Cookies contain no personally identifiable information
  • Minimal Processing: Only essential functional data processing
  • No Profiling: Cookies are not used for user profiling or tracking
  • Data Subject Rights: Easy to clear/control via browser settings

6. Managing Your Cookies

Browser Cookie Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable all cookies, VidLoad.cc will still work, but you may lose:

  • • Language preference (will default to browser language)
  • • UI state between sessions
  • • Some convenience features

Video analysis will continue to work normally as it uses local processing, not cookies.

7. Third-party Services

VidLoad.cc has a strict no third-party policy:

  • No External Analytics: No Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar services
  • No Social Media Integration: No Facebook, Twitter, or social tracking
  • No Advertising Networks: No ad serving or targeting cookies
  • No CDN Tracking: Static assets served without tracking
  • No Chat Services: No third-party chat or support widgets

Guarantee: When you use VidLoad.cc, you're only interacting with our service. No third-party cookies or tracking scripts are loaded.

8. Cookie Security

Our cookies follow security best practices:

  • Secure Transmission: All cookies sent over HTTPS only
  • HttpOnly Flags: Server-side cookies protected from JavaScript access
  • SameSite Policy: Cookies restricted to same-site requests
  • Minimal Data: Cookies contain only necessary functional data
  • No Sensitive Information: No personal or sensitive data in cookies

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Our Commitment: Any future changes will maintain our minimal-cookie, privacy-first approach.

10. Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about our cookie usage:

  • Review Our Code: All cookie usage is visible in our open-source code
  • Browser Developer Tools: Inspect cookies directly in your browser
  • GitHub Issues: Ask questions via our GitHub repository
  • Privacy Policy: Review our comprehensive Privacy Policy

Transparency: You can verify our cookie practices by inspecting the source code or using browser developer tools to see exactly what cookies are set.

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