Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 7, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session-based" (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
Thrifty Streamer uses cookies for several purposes, each serving a specific function in delivering and improving the Service. Below is a detailed breakdown of each cookie type we use.
1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. Without them, core features like logging in and navigating securely cannot work. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session | Maintains your login state and session data | Session (cleared on browser close) |
csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
remember_token | Keeps you logged in between browser sessions (if "Remember Me" is selected) | 30 days |
2. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. Disabling them may reduce functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme_preference | Remembers your display theme (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. This data helps us improve site performance and user experience. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Page Performance: Measuring load times and identifying bottlenecks
- Feature Usage: Understanding which features are used most to prioritize development
- Error Tracking: Detecting and resolving technical issues
4. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
Thrifty Streamer is a free service supported by advertising. We use Google AdSense to display advertisements, and Google uses cookies to serve ads relevant to your interests.
| Provider | Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
__gads | Serves and measures ad interactions | |
__gpi | Personalizes ad content based on browsing activity | |
NID | Stores preferences and information for Google ads | |
| DoubleClick | IDE | Tracks ad conversions and frequency capping |
Google's advertising cookies enable personalized ads based on your visits to Thrifty Streamer and other websites across the internet. Google may also use data from these cookies for:
- Measuring ad performance and click-through rates
- Preventing the same ad from showing repeatedly
- Understanding which ads lead to website visits or actions
- Fraud detection and security purposes
Important: Third-Party Cookies
Google AdSense and its partners may set additional cookies not listed here. For a complete list of Google's advertising cookies, visit Google's Cookie Types page.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling which cookies are set on your device:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Common options include:
- Block all cookies: This will prevent most website features from working
- Block third-party cookies: This blocks advertising and analytics cookies while allowing essential cookies
- Delete cookies on close: Clears all cookies each time you close your browser
- Clear existing cookies: Remove all cookies currently stored on your device
To learn how to manage cookies in your specific browser:
Opt Out of Personalized Advertising
If you'd like to see ads but prefer they not be personalized to your browsing history, you can opt out:
- Google Ads Settings — Control Google's ad personalization
- Digital Advertising Alliance — Opt out of interest-based ads from participating companies
- Your Online Choices (EU) — European opt-out tool
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies, please be aware of the following impacts:
- Essential cookies blocked: You will not be able to log in or use account features
- Functionality cookies blocked: Your preferences (such as theme) will not be remembered between visits
- Analytics cookies blocked: No impact on your experience; helps us less with improvements
- Advertising cookies blocked: You will still see ads, but they will not be personalized to your interests
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
More Information
To learn more about cookies in general, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: [email protected]
You can also review our full Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.