Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how YTStack.tech ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our AI-powered YouTube content creation tools.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and more useful.

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage to collect and store information about your interactions with our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
  • Security cookies to protect against fraud and abuse
  • Session cookies to maintain your session during your visit
  • Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic across servers

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers. They include:

  • Language and region preference cookies
  • User interface customization cookies
  • Form auto-fill cookies
  • Feature preference cookies (theme, layout, etc.)

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They include:

  • Google Analytics cookies to track page views and user behavior
  • Performance monitoring cookies
  • Error tracking cookies
  • User journey and conversion tracking cookies

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They include:

  • Social media platform cookies (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
  • Advertising network cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Ads)
  • Retargeting cookies to show relevant ads
  • Email marketing tracking cookies

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

ytstack_session

Purpose: Maintains your session while using our services

Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes)

ytstack_auth

Purpose: Keeps you logged in securely

Duration: 30 days

Analytics Cookies

_ga

Purpose: Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users

Duration: 2 years

_gid

Purpose: Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users

Duration: 24 hours

_gat

Purpose: Google Analytics - throttles request rate

Duration: 1 minute

Functional Cookies

ytstack_preferences

Purpose: Stores your UI preferences and settings

Duration: 1 year

ytstack_language

Purpose: Remembers your language preference

Duration: 1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain cookies from third-party services that help us provide and improve our services:

5.1 Google Services

  • Google Analytics for website analytics
  • Google Ads for advertising campaigns
  • Google Fonts for typography

5.2 Social Media

  • Facebook Pixel for advertising and analytics
  • Twitter tracking for social media engagement
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag for professional networking

5.3 Other Services

  • Stripe for payment processing
  • Supabase for database and authentication
  • Cloudflare for CDN and security

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

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

  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from being set
  • Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
  • Choose which types of cookies to accept

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

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

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain types of cookies:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website:

  • Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic functionality
  • Disabling functional cookies may affect your user experience and preferences
  • Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from improving our services based on usage data
  • Disabling marketing cookies may result in less relevant advertisements

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@ytstack.tech
Address: [Your Business Address]
Data Protection Officer: dpo@ytstack.tech