Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide certain basic functionalities. Cookies are not viruses or malware — they cannot access your hard drive or damage your device.
This Cookies Policy explains what types of cookies Viteodan uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, except where you have configured your browser to reject them.
How Viteodan Uses Cookies
Viteodan takes a minimalist approach to cookies. Unlike many websites that deploy dozens of tracking and advertising cookies, we use only what is strictly necessary for basic website functionality. Our philosophy is simple: your browsing should not be tracked, profiled, or monetized.
We do NOT use cookies for:
- Advertising or retargeting purposes;
- Analytics or performance tracking;
- Building user profiles or behavioral analysis;
- Sharing data with third-party advertisers or data brokers.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. Without them, certain features would not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our website, but you can block them via your browser settings (though this may affect site performance). Examples include:
- Session cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate between pages;
- CSRF protection cookies: Help protect against cross-site request forgery attacks;
- Load balancing cookies: Distribute server traffic to ensure reliable performance.
Preference (Functionality) Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. They are non-essential but enhance usability. Examples include:
- Language preference: Remembering your preferred language for future visits;
- Theme selection: Saving your choice between light and dark mode if available;
- Form data: Temporarily storing information you've entered to prevent data loss.
Cookies We Do NOT Use
To be fully transparent, here are types of cookies that Viteodan deliberately avoids:
- Tracking cookies: No third-party or first-party tracking of your browsing across different sites;
- Analytics cookies: We do not use Google Analytics, Matomo, or similar services that collect usage data;
- Advertising cookies: No cookies from ad networks like Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel, or similar;
- Social media cookies: No embedded social media widgets that set cookies from platforms like Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram;
- Flash cookies (LSOs): We do not use Adobe Flash storage.
Third-Party Cookies
Viteodan does not intentionally set or allow third-party cookies on our website. However, if you click on external links (for example, to our social media profiles or open-source repositories), those third-party sites may set their own cookies. We have no control over those cookies and recommend reviewing the cookie policies of any external sites you visit.
How to Control and Delete Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View which cookies are stored on your device;
- Delete some or all cookies;
- Block cookies from specific websites or all websites;
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data;
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data;
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data;
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data;
- Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies.
Please note that blocking all cookies, especially essential ones, may prevent some website features from working correctly. The Viteodan website is designed to function with only essential cookies enabled.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Viteodan respects DNT signals and does not engage in any cross-site tracking regardless of your DNT setting. Our privacy practices remain the same whether DNT is enabled or not.
Cookies and the Viteodan Player
The Viteodan media player software itself does not use cookies. The player operates entirely offline and does not communicate with our servers unless you explicitly send a support request. Any preferences you set within the player (such as subtitle language or audio track selection) are stored locally on your device using the player's internal configuration files, not via cookies.
Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
More Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us. You can also find more general information about cookies at resources such as www.allaboutcookies.org or your browser's official documentation.