Last Updated: January 15, 2026
StrangerlyChat.com (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have set your browser to reject them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and scripts. For simplicity, this policy refers to all these technologies as "cookies."[reference:3]
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for various purposes to ensure our website functions properly, to analyze website traffic, and to personalize your experience. The specific purposes for using cookies are outlined in the table below. Generally, we use cookies to:
- Ensure the security and integrity of our website.
- Remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience.
- Analyze how you use our website, including which pages you visit most frequently.
- Improve our website's performance and functionality.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies into three main types, depending on their function and purpose. For each category, we obtain your consent where required by law. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work correctly without them.[reference:4]
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve our site structure, content, and user experience.[reference:5]
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.[reference:6]
4. Cookies We Set
Below is a detailed list of the cookies used on StrangerlyChat.com. This list is subject to change as we update our services and tools.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Essential for bot management and security. Identifies and filters malicious traffic. | Strictly Necessary | 30 minutes |
| session_id | StrangerlyChat | Maintains your session and authentication status during your browsing session. | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| preferences | StrangerlyChat | Stores your settings and preferences (e.g., language, region) for a consistent experience. | Functionality | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish unique users and calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for analytics reports. | Performance & Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks user behavior and interaction across the website for performance improvements. | Performance & Analytics | 24 hours |
Note: Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use cookies provided by trusted third-party services, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics). These third parties may set their own cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these cookies, and you should review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.[reference:7]
6. Your Consent and Control
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear, asking for your consent to set non-essential cookies. You have the right to:
- Accept or Reject Cookies: You can accept or reject non-essential cookies by clicking the appropriate buttons on our cookie banner.
- Manage Preferences: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by accessing our cookie preference center.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. However, if you block all cookies (including essential ones), some parts of our website may not function correctly.
7. How to Manage Cookies via Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. Below are links to instructions for popular browsers:
For other browsers, please refer to the official support documentation.
8. Changes 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. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: StrangerlyChat Legal Department, [Your Business Address Here]
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