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COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: May 2026 · Applies to whatwasthatvideo.com and app.whatwasthatvideo.com

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, analyze how it's used, and (optionally) deliver personalized advertising.

We use a combination of first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by Google and Stripe). You can control non-essential cookies at any time using the preference button below.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie / Key Provider Purpose Duration Type
sb-*-auth-token Supabase User authentication session — keeps you logged in Session Essential
wwt_session_id WhatWasThat Anonymous session identifier for free search limit tracking 1 year Essential
wwt_anon_used WhatWasThat Number of free searches used (anonymous users) 1 year Essential
wwt_cookie_consent WhatWasThat Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year Essential
__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid Stripe Fraud prevention and payment security during checkout Session / 1 year Essential

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site — which pages are popular, how users navigate, and where people drop off. All data is aggregated and anonymous. These are only set if you accept cookies.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration Type
_ga Google Analytics 4 Distinguishes unique users (client ID) 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics 4 Session state and measurement for property G-1NGD5YKZEX 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics 4 Distinguishes users (24-hour rolling window) 24 hours Analytics

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our Google Ads campaigns and to show you relevant ads across the web. They are only set if you accept cookies.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration Type
_gcl_au Google Ads Conversion measurement — tracks ad clicks to purchases 90 days Marketing
_gac_* Google Ads Campaign performance measurement 90 days Marketing
IDE Google DoubleClick Ad personalization and retargeting 1 year Marketing

Your Choices

You can accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time. Your preference is saved locally and applied on your next visit.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling all cookies may affect site functionality (such as staying logged in).

More Information

For more detail on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

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