Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website or use our services. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage are also used alongside cookies to enhance functionality and analyze usage.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• To keep you signed in to your account
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how you use our service
• To improve our service and develop new features
• To provide relevant content and recommendations
• To prevent fraud and ensure security
• To measure the effectiveness of our communications

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and account access
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Session management
• Load balancing and performance

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the service to work.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences:

• Language preferences
• Video quality settings
• Playback preferences (subtitles, audio tracks)
• User interface customizations
• Recently viewed content

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our service:

• Number of visitors and how they navigate the site
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Streaming behavior and content preferences
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location (country/region level)

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness:

• Display personalized content recommendations
• Track promotional campaign performance
• Prevent showing the same ads repeatedly
• Measure advertising effectiveness

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party partners who may also set cookies on your device. These include:

4.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics - for website analytics
• Usage tracking and performance monitoring tools

4.2 Payment Processors

• Payment gateway services for secure transactions
• Fraud detection and prevention services

4.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

• CDN providers for faster content delivery
• Video streaming optimization services

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

5.1 Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while you navigate through our service.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across sessions. Our persistent cookies typically expire after:

• Essential cookies: Up to 1 year
• Functional cookies: Up to 6 months
• Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
• Marketing cookies: Up to 1 year

6. How to Control Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies after each browsing session
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

6.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can control cookies and tracking through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
• Android: Browser Settings → Privacy → Clear cookies and site data

7. Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience with our service:

• You may need to sign in each time you visit
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved
• Some features may not function properly
• Content recommendations may be less relevant
• Video playback quality may be affected

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. However, there is no industry standard for how to respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices as outlined in this policy.

9. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our service or via email.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Your continued use of our service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and data collection:

• Right to know what data is collected
• Right to access your data
• Right to delete your data
• Right to opt-out of certain data processing
• Right to withdraw consent