Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how VidSparkle ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at vidsparkle.com (the "Service"). This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, login status, and other information to enhance your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
VidSparkle uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To enable core website features and ensure proper operation of our AI image-to-video and text-to-video services
- Authentication: To remember your login status and keep you signed in to your account
- Preferences: To remember your language settings, theme preferences, and other customization choices
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve our services
- Performance: To optimize website loading times and enhance user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Session Cookies: Maintain your login session and enable core functionality
- Security Cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
- Load Balancing: Ensure optimal server performance and availability
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- Language Preferences: Remember your selected language (English, Spanish, French, German)
- Theme Settings: Save your light/dark mode preference
- UI Preferences: Remember your interface customizations
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand website usage and improve our services:
- Google Analytics: Collect anonymous usage statistics and website performance data
- User Behavior: Track how users interact with our AI video generation tools
- Conversion Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
4. Performance Cookies
These cookies optimize website performance:
- Caching: Store frequently accessed data to improve loading times
- Content Delivery: Optimize video and image delivery based on your location
- API Performance: Monitor and improve our AI service response times
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Stripe: For secure payment processing (if you make purchases)
- Authentication Providers: For social login functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: For optimized content delivery
Cookie Duration
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
Most of our cookies expire within 30 days, though some analytics cookies may persist for up to 2 years to provide long-term insights.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Opt-Out Options
For specific services:
VidSparkle Settings
You can manage some cookie preferences through your account settings:
- Language and theme preferences
- Marketing communication preferences
- Analytics data sharing preferences
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent core functionality from working
- Functional Cookies: You may need to reset preferences each visit
- Analytics Cookies: Won't affect functionality but limits our ability to improve services
Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
- Notify users of significant changes through our website or email
- Ensure continued compliance with applicable privacy laws
Legal Basis for Processing
Under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR), our legal basis for using cookies includes:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent
- Legitimate Interest: For analytics and performance optimization
- Contract Performance: For cookies necessary to provide our services
- Legal Obligation: For cookies required by law
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, you may have rights regarding cookies and personal data, including:
- Right to access information about cookies we use
- Right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Right to object to certain types of processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
Last Updated: June 2025
By continuing to use VidSparkle, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to our use of cookies as described herein.