Cookie Policy (US)
Effective date: 2026-02-14
Last updated: 2026-02-14
This Cookie Policy explains how HelixCast ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our Service. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the service.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|-------------|---------|----------|
| authjs.session-token or __Secure-authjs.session-token | Keeps you logged in and secures your session | Session / 30 days |
| next-auth.session-token or __Secure-next-auth.session-token | Alternative session cookie (legacy) | Session / 30 days |
2.2 Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|-------------|---------|----------|
| NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your language preference (e.g., en, ru) | 1 year |
2.3 Consent and Preference Cookies
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|-------------|---------|----------|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choices (necessary, analytics) | 1 year |
2.4 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
If you consent to analytics, we may use cookies to understand how the Service is used. We do not use analytics cookies in the MVP; this section is reserved for future use.
3. Your Choices
- Necessary and functionality cookies: Required for the Service to work. Blocking them may prevent you from using core features.
- Analytics cookies: Optional. You can manage your preferences at any time via Cookie Settings or the cookie banner.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Cookies
When you use payment features, Stripe may set cookies on their hosted pages (e.g., checkout, customer portal). Those cookies are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy. We do not control third-party cookies.
5. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will update the "Last updated" date on this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
6. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: [email protected]