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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 2026

This page explains what cookies and similar storage technologies youngndtired uses, why we use them, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. We also use related technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage for similar purposes.

2. Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary — required for the site to work, including keeping you signed in and remembering your session and preferences (e.g. theme, anonymous reaction identifier).
Authentication — set when you sign in via email or Google so you stay logged in across pages.
Anti-abuse — short-lived storage used for bot checks and rate-limiting.
Analytics — basic, aggregated traffic measurement (page views, referrers). No cross-site advertising profiles are built.

3. Third-Party Services

When you sign in with Google, Google may set its own cookies governed by their privacy policy. Embedded media (e.g. YouTube, Spotify) may also set cookies when you interact with it.

4. Managing Cookies

You can clear or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site (sign-in, saved posts) from working.

5. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy as the site changes. The "Last Updated" date above will reflect the most recent version.