1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
VidPlan uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as:
- Session Management: Keeping you logged in while you navigate the site
- Security: CSRF protection tokens to prevent cross-site attacks
- Preferences: Remembering your theme preferences (dark/light mode)
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work properly.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics platform that:
- Does not use cookies for tracking
- Does not collect personal data
- Does not track users across websites
- Is fully compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR
This means you get a better experience without invasive tracking, and we still get the insights we need to improve our service.
3. Cookies We Set
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
vidplan_session | Session management and authentication | 2 hours | Essential |
XSRF-TOKEN | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | 2 hours | Essential |
remember_token | Keeps you logged in if you choose "Remember me" | 30 days | Essential |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
4.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)
When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies to:
- Process your payment securely
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Remember your payment preferences
For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.
4.2 Google OAuth (If You Sign In with Google)
If you choose to sign in with Google, Google may set cookies for authentication purposes. See Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to:
- Log in to your account
- Access protected features
- Complete payments
6. Do Not Track
VidPlan respects "Do Not Track" signals. Since we use Plausible Analytics (which doesn't use cookies for tracking), your browsing is not tracked regardless of your browser's DNT setting.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@vidplan.io
- Contact Form: vidplan.io/contact