1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit websites. At Tinychat, we utilize cookies and HTML5 Local Storage to remember browser preferences and handle WebRTC video handshake signaling.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential & Signaling Cookies: Necessary for core WebRTC connections, audio device selection, and room navigation tokens.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Aggregate telemetry cookies that monitor regional latency, packet loss rates, and server optimization.
- Functional Cookies: Store user interface settings, such as camera flip state, dark/light theme preferences, and audio mute triggers.
3. How to Manage Cookies
Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookie settings through their preferences menu. Note that blocking essential session cookies may prevent WebRTC video rooms from connecting properly.
4. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding our cookie practices, email us at privacy@en-us-tinychat.com.