Cookie Policy

December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how TubeLog uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our Service.

#1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, improving both the functionality of the site and your experience.

#2. Types of Cookies We Use

#2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | |--------|---------|----------| | session_token | Maintains your login session | Session | | csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session | | locale | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |

#2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service so we can improve it.

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | |--------|---------|----------| | _analytics | Tracks page views and feature usage (anonymized) | 2 years |

We use anonymized, aggregated analytics only. We do not share individual usage data with third-party analytics providers.

#2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | |--------|---------|----------| | ui_theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year | | dashboard_layout | Saves your dashboard layout preferences | 90 days | | onboarding_state | Tracks onboarding completion steps | 30 days |

#2.4 Third-Party Cookies

TubeLog integrates with a limited number of third-party services that may set their own cookies:

  • Stripe — our payment provider sets cookies to prevent fraud during checkout
  • YouTube — when you authorize your channel via Google OAuth

We do not use third-party advertising or retargeting cookies.

#3. Cookie Consent

On your first visit, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all — enable all cookie categories
  • Necessary only — use only strictly necessary cookies
  • Customize — choose which categories to enable

You can change your cookie preferences at any time in Settings → Cookie Preferences or by clicking the cookie icon in the footer.

#4. How to Manage Cookies

#Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Allow cookies only from specific sites

Note that blocking necessary cookies will impair your ability to use TubeLog.

#Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

#5. Do Not Track

TubeLog respects Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we disable all non-essential analytics collection for your session.

#6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where significant, via in-app notification.

#7. Contact

For cookie-related questions: [email protected]