Cookie Policy
We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies to provide our service while respecting your privacy.
Last Updated: October 18, 2025
Effective Date: October 22, 2024
Our Cookie Philosophy
At stash.chat, we believe in minimal tracking and maximum privacy. We use only essential cookies necessary for our service to function, and we do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies that compromise your privacy.
What Are Cookies?
Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for basic functionality like keeping you logged in during your session.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period. Used to remember your preferences across visits.
First-Party Cookies
Cookies set directly by stash.chat for our own functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by other services. We do NOT use third-party tracking cookies.
Cookies We Use
✅ Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our service to function:
- Session Management: Keep you logged in during your session
- Security: Protect against CSRF attacks and maintain security
- Functionality: Enable core features like message sending and room creation
- Preferences: Remember your basic settings and preferences
❌ What We DON'T Use
We explicitly do NOT use:
- Tracking Cookies: No behavioral tracking or user profiling
- Advertising Cookies: No ad targeting or retargeting
- Analytics Cookies: No Google Analytics or similar tracking
- Social Media Cookies: No Facebook Pixel or social tracking
- Third-Party Cookies: No external tracking services
Detailed Cookie List
Cookie Management
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block All Cookies: Prevent all cookies from being set
- Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies
- Cookie Notifications: Get notified when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
What Happens If You Disable Cookies
Essential Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to:
- Stay logged in to your account
- Send messages or videos
- Create or join rooms
- Use live video features
Functional Cookies
If you disable functional cookies, you may lose:
- Your theme and language preferences
- Custom settings and configurations
- Remembered form data
- Personalized experience features
Third-Party Services
External Services We Use
We use minimal third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Cloud Infrastructure
We use privacy-focused cloud providers for hosting. They may set essential cookies for security and functionality.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
We use a CDN to deliver content faster. It may set cookies for performance optimization.
Security Services
We use security services to protect against abuse. They may set cookies for threat detection.
Updates to This Policy
Policy Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do:
- We'll post the updated policy on this page
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date
- For significant changes, we'll notify users via email or in-app notification
- Continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
Contact Us
Cookie Questions
Email: privacy@stash.chat
Response Time: Within 48 hours
For questions about our cookie usage or privacy practices.
Technical Support
Email: support@stash.chat
Response Time: Within 24 hours
For technical issues related to cookies or website functionality.