Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 8, 2026 | Effective Date: May 8, 2026
This policy explains how OnlyCats uses cookies and similar technologies on onlycats.vip.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with it. “Similar technologies” include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
We also use sessionStorage to generate a temporary, anonymous session identifier for analytics purposes. This data is automatically cleared when you close the browser tab and is only active when you have consented to analytics cookies.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
Required for the Service to function. These cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | User authentication and session | 1 year |
| sb-*-auth-token-code-verifier | Supabase | OAuth security (PKCE) | Session |
| cookie-consent | OnlyCats | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (With Your Consent)
Help us understand how visitors use the Service.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session state | 2 years |
Advertising Cookies (With Your Consent)
Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Advertising preferences | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Ad personalization | 13 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad serving across sites | 13 months |
When you play an embedded YouTube video, YouTube may set additional cookies.
3. Your Choices
Cookie Consent Banner
On your first visit, we display a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept essential only — no analytics or advertising cookies
- Customize — choose which categories to allow
Change Your Preferences
Click “Cookie Settings” in the website footer at any time.
Opt Out of Personalized Advertising
- Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
- Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.eu
- Digital Advertising Alliance (US): optout.aboutads.info
- DAA of Canada: youradchoices.ca
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We respect the GPC browser signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we treat it as a valid opt-out of non-essential cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties:
- Google (AdSense, Analytics): policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
- YouTube (embedded videos): policies.google.com/privacy
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date indicates the most recent revision.