Effective date: October 29, 2026
16.1 What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. We also utilize local storage and secure session tokens to enhance site functionality.
16.2 Categories of cookies we utilize
- Strictly Necessary: Critical for account login, cryptographic authentication, CSRF security tokens, age gate status, and language preferences. Always active.
- Functional Preferences: Retain video volume preferences, streaming quality selections, and sort filters.
- Performance & Analytics: Aggregated anonymous metrics tracking server response times, playback buffering rates, and popular search queries.
- Advertising: Responsible delivery of privacy-respecting sponsor banners without cross-site tracking.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wataatube_age_gate |
Records 18+ age confirmation | First-party | 30 days |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Authenticates user session | First-party | Session / 14 days |
pb_player_volume |
Stores player volume level | First-party | 1 year |
16.3 Managing your choices
You can adjust your cookie settings at any time or configure your browser to reject non-essential cookies. For UK and EU visitors, non-essential cookies remain deactivated until explicit consent is provided. We also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.
16.4 Contact
Questions regarding our cookie practices: wataatube@proton.me.