1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser. They let a site remember who you are between page loads and requests, which is what keeps you signed in to Outline Clips as you move between pages. When we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we also mean similar browser storage technologies (such as local storage) used for the same purpose.
2. Cookies We Use
We keep cookie use to what the platform needs to function. We do not use advertising cookies or sell any data collected through cookies.
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are required for the platform to work and cannot be switched off — they are what keeps you signed in and your session secure.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| __session / __client | Keeps you signed in and identifies your account across requests (set by our authentication provider, Clerk) | Session / up to 7 days |
| csrf / security tokens | Protects forms and account actions from cross-site request forgery | Session |
Functional
These remember choices you've made so we don't ask again on your next visit — for example, whether you've already dismissed a banner, or your preferred theme.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| theme / ui-preference | Remembers display preferences such as light or dark mode | Up to 1 year |
Analytics
We use limited, privacy-conscious analytics to understand overall traffic and usage patterns (such as which pages are visited), so we can improve the platform. These cookies do not identify you individually for advertising purposes.
3. Third-Party Cookies
A small number of cookies on Outline Clips are set by services we rely on to operate the platform, not by us directly:
Service Providers
- Clerk — manages authentication and your sign-in session
- Payment or payout providers, where applicable — process transactions securely
Third-Party Platforms
These providers may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control third-party cookies set on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or X when you visit those platforms directly.
4. Managing Your Preferences
Most browsers let you view, delete, and block cookies through their settings.
Browser Controls
- Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge each provide cookie controls in their privacy settings
- You can clear existing cookies at any time to reset stored preferences
What Happens If You Block Cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies keep you signed in — blocking them will prevent you from logging in
- Blocking functional or analytics cookies will not affect your ability to sign in or submit clips
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal or operational reasons. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and revising the "Last updated" date above.