Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and manage your preferences

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

LyvyStream uses cookies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Authenticate your account
Analyze site traffic and usage
Provide personalized content
Improve user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function:

Authentication cookies (session, login state)
Security cookies (CSRF protection)
Load balancing cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality:

Language preferences
Theme settings (light/dark mode)
Video quality preferences
Cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site:

Page views and navigation
User engagement metrics
Performance monitoring

Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

Ad targeting
Ad frequency capping
Conversion tracking

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising networks
Social media platforms
Content delivery networks (CDN)

5. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

**Cookie Preferences**: Use our Cookie preferences link in the sidebar (Help & settings)
**Browser Settings**: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies
**Opt-Out Tools**: Use industry opt-out tools for advertising cookies

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may:

Limit website functionality
Prevent login or account access
Reduce personalized features
Affect video playback quality

7. Cookie Duration

**Session Cookies**: Deleted when you close your browser
**Persistent Cookies**: Remain until expiration or deletion (e.g., 365 days for consent)
**First-Party Cookies**: Set by LyvyStream
**Third-Party Cookies**: Set by external services

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies:

Visit All About Cookies
Check your browser's help documentation
Contact us through our Help or Feedback pages

10. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our support system or visit the Help page.

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