Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality.
Similar Technologies Include:
- Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser
- Session Storage: Temporary data stored during your session
- Web Beacons: Small images that track usage
- Pixels: Tiny images used for analytics
2. How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website:
- Authentication: Keep you logged into your account
- Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other attacks
- Session Management: Maintain your session state across pages
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic efficiently across our servers
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us improve our website performance:
- Error Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
- Load Times: Monitor and optimize page loading speeds
- Feature Usage: Understand which features are most valuable
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your user experience:
- Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
- Language: Store your preferred language
- Theme: Remember your light/dark mode preference
- Recent Activity: Show your recent deliveries and uploads
3. Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
Cookies set directly by VidDrop when you visit our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| vd_session | Authentication and session management | 7 days |
| vd_preferences | User preferences and settings | 1 year |
| vd_csrf | Security protection | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by third-party services we use:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing and fraud prevention | stripe.com/privacy |
| Vercel | Website performance monitoring | vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| Cloudflare | CDN, security, and performance | cloudflare.com/privacy |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Cookie Choices
Accept All
Allow all cookies for the best experience
Essential Only
Only allow necessary cookies (may limit functionality)
Custom Selection
Choose which types of cookies to allow
Block All
Disable all cookies (may break functionality)
Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track signals when possible. However, some essential functionality requires cookies to work properly.
5. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for different periods based on type:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Retained according to their expiration date
- Security Logs: Retained for up to 2 years for fraud prevention
6. International Transfers
Some of our cookie data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including:
- • United States (where most of our infrastructure is located)
- • European Union (for EU-based CDN services)
- • Other countries where our service providers operate
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
7. Children's Privacy
VidDrop is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect cookie data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from someone under 18, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- • Changes in our use of cookies
- • New features or functionality
- • Legal or regulatory requirements
- • Industry best practices
We will notify you of significant changes through email notifications, website notices, or updated consent banners.
9. Your Rights
GDPR Rights (EU Users)
- Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw cookie consent at any time
- Data Access: Request information about cookie data we've collected
- Data Deletion: Request deletion of cookie-related data
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
CCPA Rights (California Users)
- Right to Know: Know what cookie data is collected and how it's used
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of cookie data
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information
- Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:
For immediate cookie management, you can also use your browser settings.
11. Additional Resources
Learn more about cookies and online privacy:
- • All About Cookies - Independent cookie information
- • Your Online Choices - EU cookie opt-out service