Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: January 15, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how CompressVideoOnline.com uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
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 in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, CompressVideoOnline.com) are called "first party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third party cookies". Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g. like advertising, interactive content and analytics).
We use first and third party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies.
Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties serve cookies through our website for analytics and other purposes.
The specific types of first and third party cookies served through our website and the purposes they perform are described in the table below:
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
locale | Stores user's language preference | 1 year | Essential |
theme | Stores user's theme preference (dark/light) | 1 year | Functional |
compression_settings | Remembers user's compression preferences | 30 days | Functional |
session_id | Manages user session for video processing | Session | Essential |
analytics_consent | Tracks user's analytics consent choice | 1 year | Essential |
_ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
_ga_* | Google Analytics - session data | 2 years | Analytics |
performance_monitor | Tracks website performance metrics | 7 days | Analytics |
In addition to cookies, we also use local storage and session storage to enhance your experience:
• Video files are temporarily stored in your browser during compression
• Compression progress is tracked using session storage
• User preferences are stored locally for faster access
• Recent compression history is maintained locally
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Website analytics and performance monitoring
Content delivery network and security
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager or through your browser settings.
You can use our Cookie Consent Manager to customize your cookie preferences. This tool allows you to select which types of cookies you want to accept or reject.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
For analytics cookies, you can also opt out directly:
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
• Your language and theme preferences won't be remembered
• Compression settings won't be saved between sessions
• We won't be able to provide personalized experiences
• Analytics data won't be collected to improve our service
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.
Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us:
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This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 15, 2024 and was last updated on January 15, 2024.
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