Cookie Policy
Clear, honest information about how we use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with the best possible experience.
Last updated: 18 January 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analysing how you use our service.
2. How We Use Cookies
Watchlist Buddy uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication and security
- Remembering your preferences
- Analysing website usage and performance
- Improving our service
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Always Active
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core features like user authentication, security, basic site operations, and your personal preferences.
Cookies We Use:
next-auth.session-token- Maintains your login session (NextAuth)next-auth.csrf-token- Prevents cross-site request forgery attacksnext-auth.callback-url- Stores redirect URL after authenticationwatchlist-buddy-cookie-consent- Stores your cookie preferences
Local Storage We Use:
watchlist-view-mode- Remembers if you prefer tabs or timeline view
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Currently Not Used
We currently do not use any analytics cookies. If we implement analytics in the future, we will ask for your consent and update this policy.
Future analytics might include: Google Analytics, usage tracking, or performance monitoring.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Currently Not Used
We currently do not use any marketing or advertising cookies. We do not track users for advertising purposes or share data with advertising networks.
Future marketing cookies might include: advertising IDs, conversion tracking, or remarketing pixels.
4. Cookie Duration
| Cookie Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Session | Until browser closes | Temporary cookies for current session |
| Persistent | 30 days to 2 years | Stored until expiration or manual deletion |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- The Movie Database (TMDB): For accessing show information
- Analytics Services: For website performance analysis (if consented)
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we recommend you review.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences for each cookie type
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Disabling necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. Updates to 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.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Tay Digital Ltd
Email: privacy@watchlistbuddy.com