Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 2, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us understand how you use our site, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Whatcha Watch uses cookies for essential functionality and to improve your experience on our site. During our pre-launch phase, we use minimal cookies focused on core functionality.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your dark/light theme preference | 1 year |
3.2 Authentication Cookies (Future)
When our platform launches and you sign in, we will use cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth_session | Maintains your login session | 30 days |
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Planned)
In the future, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These help us improve the site and user experience. We will update this policy and request consent before implementing analytics cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
4.1 Vercel Analytics
Our hosting provider, Vercel, may set cookies for performance monitoring and analytics. These cookies help ensure our site runs smoothly and quickly. Vercel's privacy policy can be found at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.
4.2 Google OAuth (Future)
When we launch authentication features, Google may set cookies when you sign in with your Google account. These cookies are governed by Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, and blocking them may prevent certain features from working properly.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have DNT enabled when we implement analytics in the future.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information about our use of cookies.
The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised policy on this page.
8. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have specific questions about cookies or how we use them, please contact us at privacy@whatchawatch.app.
9. Useful Resources
To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@whatchawatch.app
- General inquiries: hello@whatchawatch.app