Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 6, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how HLS Video Converter ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Remembering your preferences
- Load balancing and performance
Note: You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the service to work.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve:
- Website performance and user experience
- Understanding popular content and features
- Identifying and fixing issues
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your video player preferences
- Language and region settings
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| token | Authentication token | Session/7 days | Essential |
| user | User session data | Session | Essential |
| theme | UI theme preference | 1 year | Functional |
| player_quality | Video quality preference | 1 year | Functional |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, including:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
- Cloud Providers: For content delivery and performance
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (if applicable)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
- Accept or reject cookies on a site-by-site basis
Here are links to cookie management for popular browsers:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or block cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly:
- You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some features may be unavailable
- The website may not work as intended
7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as local storage (localStorage) and session storage (sessionStorage) to store data locally on your device. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies but may store more data and are not automatically sent with each HTTP request.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@example.com
