Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Web-3D.Tech ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our 360° video platform. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By using our platform, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This enables websites to remember your settings, keep you logged in, and provide a more personalized experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in and maintain your session while using our platform
- Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Preferences: To remember your settings, such as video quality preferences and player controls
- Performance: To monitor and improve platform performance and user experience
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform and identify areas for improvement
- Video Playback: To track video playback progress, resume playback, and manage streaming sessions
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and server routing
- Remembering your login status
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the platform to work. Without them, you would not be able to log in, upload videos, or access your account.
3.2 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our platform by remembering your preferences and choices:
- Video player settings (quality, controls, view mode)
- Language preferences
- UI customization preferences
- Video playback position and resume settings
These cookies allow us to provide a more personalized experience. You can disable these cookies, but some features may not work as expected.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously:
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Video upload and processing statistics
- User engagement metrics
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
This information helps us improve our services, fix bugs, and optimize the platform. Analytics cookies are typically set by third-party services.
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our platform to help us improve performance:
- Video streaming performance metrics
- Load times and response times
- Bandwidth usage patterns
- CDN performance data
These cookies help us optimize video delivery and ensure smooth playback experiences.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party services that set cookies on your device:
4.1 Analytics Services
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand platform usage. These services use cookies to collect information about your interactions with our platform.
4.2 Payment Processors
When you make payments, our payment processors may set cookies to process transactions securely and prevent fraud.
4.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
Our CDN providers may set cookies to optimize video delivery, manage bandwidth, and improve streaming performance.
4.4 Video Processing Services
Third-party video processing services (such as AWS MediaConvert) may use cookies or similar technologies to manage processing jobs and track conversion status.
These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of the third-party providers. We do not control these cookies, and you should review the privacy policies of these providers.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be classified by their duration:
5.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you use the platform, such as keeping you logged in during your visit.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits. Common durations include:
- 30 days for preference cookies
- 90 days for analytics cookies
- 1 year for authentication cookies (if "Remember Me" is selected)
6. Managing Cookies
You have control over cookies and can manage them in several ways:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Common browser cookie settings can be found in:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
6.2 Platform Settings
Some cookie preferences can be managed through your account settings on our platform. However, essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to function.
6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our platform may not work properly:
- You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
- Video upload and processing may be interrupted
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Video playback may not resume from where you left off
- Some features may be unavailable or limited
7. Cookies Specific to 360° Video Platform
Our platform uses cookies specifically for 360° video functionality:
- Player State: Cookies store your video player preferences, such as default quality, view mode (360°/standard), and control visibility
- Playback Position: Cookies remember where you left off watching a video, allowing you to resume playback
- Viewing Controls: Cookies save your preferred viewing controls (mouse, touch, gyroscope) and sensitivity settings
- Streaming Session: Cookies manage your active streaming sessions and prevent unauthorized access
- Processing Status: Cookies track video processing jobs and notify you when conversions are complete
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals.
We do not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings as described above.
9. Updates to This 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the support channels available on our platform.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Note: As this is a personally operated project, please allow reasonable time for responses. We appreciate your patience.
By continuing to use our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.