Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
AutoShorts uses cookies to provide you with a better, faster, and safer experience. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies, and what choices you have regarding them.
2. How We Use Cookies
AutoShorts uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary):
- Authentication: NextAuth session cookies that keep you logged in as you navigate through the application
- Security: Cookies that help protect your account and prevent unauthorized access
- CSRF Protection: Security tokens to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled without severely impacting your ability to use AutoShorts.
Functional Cookies:
- Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., theme, language)
- Session State: Maintain your application state during your session
Payment Processing Cookies:
- Stripe: Our payment processor uses cookies to securely process transactions and prevent fraud
Stripe's cookies are subject to their own privacy policy and cookie policy, which can be found at stripe.com/privacy.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used primarily for authentication and maintaining your session state.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. Used to remember your login state and preferences across sessions.
First-Party Cookies
Cookies set directly by AutoShorts. These include authentication cookies and preference cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by our service providers (e.g., Stripe for payment processing). We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the third party's privacy policy.
4. Specific Cookies Used by AutoShorts
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Authentication and session management | 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
| next-auth.callback-url | Remember redirect destination after login | Session |
Note: Cookie names may vary slightly depending on configuration. Third-party cookies (e.g., from Stripe) are not listed here as they are managed by those services.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
Stripe uses cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud. These cookies are essential for payment functionality.
Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
6. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of AutoShorts. If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to log in or use the Service.
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org
- Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari
- Edge: support.microsoft.com/edge
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for handling DNT signals, and AutoShorts does not currently respond to DNT signals.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
By continuing to use AutoShorts, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.