Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 2, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how our Reddit Video Creation Tool ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website and use our services. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

• Purpose: Required for the operation of our service
• Examples:
  • Session management
  • Authentication tokens
  • Security features
  • Load balancing
• Duration: Session-based or short-term persistent

3.2 Functional Cookies

• Purpose: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
• Examples:
  • User preferences
  • Video generation settings
  • Language preferences
  • Font settings
• Duration: Usually persistent until manually cleared

3.3 Performance/Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our service
• Examples:
  • Page load times
  • Error messages
  • User navigation patterns
  • Service usage statistics
• Duration: Varies by analytics requirements

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

• Purpose: Enable third-party features and tracking
• Examples:
  • Reddit API integration
  • Supabase authentication
  • Payment processing
  • Analytics services
• Duration: Determined by third-party providers

4. Specific Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Service Cookies

• oauth_token: Stores Reddit API authentication (Duration: 1 hour)
• session_id: Manages user sessions (Duration: 24 hours)
• csrf_token: Security token for forms (Duration: Session)

4.2 Functional Service Cookies

• user_preferences: Stores video generation preferences (Duration: 30 days)
• tts_settings: Voice and speed settings (Duration: 30 days)
• theme_choice: UI theme preference (Duration: 90 days)

4.3 Analytics Cookies

• _ga: Google Analytics identifier (Duration: 2 years)
• _gid: Google Analytics daily user identifier (Duration: 24 hours)
• performance_metrics: Service performance tracking (Duration: 7 days)

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authenticate and maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Track service performance and usage patterns
• Improve our service based on analytics data
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Enable video generation and processing features

6. Your Cookie Choices and Control

6.1 Browser Controls

You can set or amend your web browser controls to:

• Accept or refuse cookies
• Delete cookies automatically when closing your browser
• Delete specific cookies
• Block cookies from particular sites

6.2 Our Cookie Management

We provide options to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Manage cookie preferences
• Withdraw consent at any time

6.3 What Happens If You Disable Cookies

If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that:

• Some parts of the service may become inaccessible
• Basic functionality might be impaired
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Video generation features may be limited

7. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with third-party platforms that may use cookies:

• Reddit (API integration)
• StreamElements (Text-to-speech)
• Supabase (Storage and authentication)
• Payment processors
• Analytics providers

8. Updates to This Policy

8.1 Policy Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• New services and features
• Changed cookie usage
• Regulatory requirements
• Best practices

8.2 Notification

• Material changes will be notified through our service
• Continued use after changes implies acceptance
• Previous versions will be archived

9. Cookie Duration

9.1 Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser

Used for temporary operations

9.2 Persistent Cookies

Remain until expiration date

Used for remembering preferences

Duration varies by purpose

10. Cookie Security

We implement security measures to:

• Protect cookie data
• Prevent unauthorized access
• Ensure secure transmission
• Maintain data integrity

11. International Transfer

Cookie data may be processed in countries with different data protection standards. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. Additional Information

For more information about our cookie practices, please contact us at:

autoshorts.official@gmail.com

13. Consent

By using our service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tools.