Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 6, 2026
Summary: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide a better experience.
We also use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser without an expiration date
- Session Storage: Stores data for a single browser session
- Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images that track user behavior
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function properly. Without them, you cannot use basic features like logging in or maintaining your session.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| auth_token | Authentication for API requests | 7 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| dashboard_layout | Remembers your dashboard customizations | 1 year |
| recent_channels | Stores recently viewed channels for quick access | 30 days |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting anonymous information about page visits, feature usage, and navigation patterns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
2.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook - identifies browsers for advertising | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 3 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our Service integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies:
3.1 YouTube API Services
When you connect your YouTube channel, Google may set cookies to maintain your authentication and provide analytics data. These cookies are subject to Google's Cookie Policy.
3.2 Stripe
For payment processing, Stripe may use cookies for fraud prevention and secure transactions. See Stripe's Cookie Policy.
3.3 Google OAuth
When signing in with Google, authentication cookies may be set. These are governed by Google's Cookie Policy.
3.4 Simple Sign (E-Signatures)
Our native e-signature solution (Simple Sign) may use session cookies to maintain the signing process. These cookies are essential and are covered by this policy.
4. How to Manage Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Service, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time using the cookie settings in your account or the link in our footer.
Update Your Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page or accessing your account settings.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
- Allow cookies from specific sites only
Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:
4.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Ad Preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
4.4 Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our Service does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use the other methods described above to manage tracking.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of the Service may not function properly:
| Cookie Type Disabled | Impact |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Cannot log in or use basic features |
| Functional | Preferences not saved, reduced personalization |
| Analytics | No impact on your experience |
| Marketing | May see less relevant advertisements |
6. Cookie Retention
Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Set by StudioVid, typically retained up to 1 year
- Third-Party Cookies: Retention determined by the third party
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
If we make significant changes, we will notify you through our Service or by other means before the changes take effect.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies:
- Right to access information about cookies used
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to request deletion of cookie data
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
For more information about your data rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@studiovi.ai
- Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Need Help? If you need assistance managing your cookie preferences or have accessibility concerns, please contact our support team at support@studiovi.ai.
Related policies: Privacy Policy | Terms of Service