Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 11, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how HIVEMIND YT LLC ("Hivemind," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our website and services at hivemind.yt.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, login status, and other information. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and IndexedDB.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.

CookiePurposeDuration
Firebase Auth TokenMaintains your authenticated sessionSession / 1 hour
__sessionFirebase hosting session managementSession
hivemind_demo_modeTracks demo login state (localStorage)Until logout
hivemind_account_typeStores selected account type during signupUntil signup completion
hivemind_refStores affiliate referral codeUntil signup

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.

  • Theme preferences (dark mode settings)
  • Dashboard layout preferences
  • Last-used filters and configurations

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

Firebase / Google Cloud

  • Firebase Auth persistence (IndexedDB and localStorage) for session management
  • Google OAuth tokens (stored in secure, httpOnly cookies during the OAuth flow)
  • Google APIs may set cookies for authentication and abuse prevention

Stripe

  • Stripe sets cookies during the checkout process for fraud prevention and payment processing
  • These cookies are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy

YouTube Embed

  • When YouTube content is embedded or previewed, YouTube may set cookies
  • These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy

3. Cookies We Do NOT Use

We do not use:

  • Advertising or targeting cookies
  • Cross-site tracking cookies
  • Social media tracking pixels (Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, etc.)
  • Third-party analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through several methods:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent the Service from functioning properly. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions.

4.2 Google Account

You can revoke Hivemind's access to your Google/YouTube data at any time through Google Account Permissions.

4.3 Local Storage

You can clear localStorage and IndexedDB data through your browser's Developer Tools (Application tab). This will sign you out and reset all local preferences.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

6. Contact

Questions about our cookie practices? Contact us at contact@hivemind.yt.