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Cookie Policy

Our cookie policy and how we use them

Last Updated: January 13, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate users, and provide analytics about site usage.

2. How We Use Cookies

YTScribe.ai uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide and improve our Service. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled:

  • Authentication: Maintain your logged-in state across pages
  • Security: Protect against CSRF attacks and verify requests
  • Session Management: Remember your session preferences

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

  • Rate Limiting: Track anonymous user requests for quota enforcement
  • Visitor Tracking: Identify returning visitors for the 5-per-24-hours limit
  • Theme Preferences: Remember your light/dark mode selection
  • Language Preferences: Remember your language choice

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Service:

  • Usage statistics and page views
  • Feature adoption metrics
  • Error tracking and performance monitoring
  • User journey analysis

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Our Service uses cookies from trusted third-party providers:

Supabase (Authentication & Database)

  • Authentication tokens
  • Session management
  • User identity verification

Stripe (Payment Processing)

  • Fraud prevention
  • Payment session management
  • Secure checkout process

Google reCAPTCHA (Bot Protection)

  • Bot detection and prevention
  • Challenge verification for free users
  • Abuse prevention

4. Specific Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
sb-access-tokenUser authenticationSessionEssential
sb-refresh-tokenSession renewalPersistentEssential
visitor_idAnonymous user tracking24 hoursFunctional
themeTheme preference1 yearFunctional
_grecaptchareCAPTCHA protection6 monthsThird-party

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. Used primarily for authentication and security.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used for user preferences and analytics.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies (not recommended for our Service)
  • Set cookie preferences for specific websites

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • 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

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, certain features will not work:

  • You cannot log in or maintain authentication
  • Rate limiting may not function properly
  • Theme and language preferences will not be saved
  • Security features may be compromised
  • Service functionality may be significantly impaired

7. Mobile Device Identifiers

When accessing our Service through mobile devices, we may use mobile advertising identifiers instead of cookies for similar purposes. You can control these through your device settings:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads

8. Do Not Track Signals

Our Service does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. We use cookies as described in this policy regardless of DNT settings. However, you can still manage cookies through your browser settings as described above.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to external websites, including YouTube. We are not responsible for the cookie policies of third-party sites. Please review their privacy and cookie policies separately.

10. International Users

10.1 European Users (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to consent to non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are used based on legitimate interest to operate the Service. You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings.

10.2 UK Users

UK GDPR applies similar requirements. Essential cookies are permitted under the "strictly necessary" exemption. You can manage non-essential cookies through browser settings.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. The "Last Updated" date indicates when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please visit our website at https://ytscribe.ai

13. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data, please review:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service