Cookies and how we use them
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how LightSoket.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.lightsoket.com.
We only use a small number of essential cookies to make the site work and remember UI preferences. We do not use advertising networks, Google Analytics, or other third-party trackers for analytics. Embedded YouTube videos may set cookies on YouTube’s domain only if you click play; we do not control or receive those cookies.
Cookies we set (first-party)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
webauthn_token | Authentication / account recovery | Essential | Session or as required for authentication |
navbar:state | Remember whether the navbar is open or closed | Preference (essential) | Persistent |
sidebar:state | Remember whether the sidebar is open or closed | Preference (essential) | Persistent |
ticker:state | Remember whether the ticker is open or closed | Preference (essential) | Persistent |
Third-party cookies / embeds
Some pages include embedded YouTube videos (served from youtube-nocookie.com where possible). When you click play, the player may set cookies on YouTube/Google domains. Those cookies are controlled by YouTube/Google and we do not receive or store them. We only load the YouTube player after you interact (click) or otherwise consent to play.
If we add affiliate links in the future, those third parties may set cookies or track referrals on their own domains. We will disclose that in this policy and obtain explicit consent if required by applicable law.
Do we sell your information?
We do not sell or share your personal information collected through cookies to advertisers, data brokers, or for cross-context behavioral advertising. The cookies we set are only the ones listed above and are not used for advertising. Aggregated, non-identifiable statistics (e.g., number of visits from a given city) may be used for product/partnership purposes, but these statistics cannot be used to identify individual users.
Managing cookies
- Because the cookies we use are essential or preference cookies required for the site to function, there is no in-site toggle to disable them.
- You can delete or block cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
- If you wish to opt out of any future non-essential cookies (should we introduce them), we will provide a clear consent prompt and a way to manage those preferences.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy please contact us at: