COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: March 2, 2026
How we use cookies and similar technologies
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
TooLong.XYZ (https://toolong.xyz) uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our AI-powered video summarization service. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
2. ESSENTIAL COOKIES
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off as the service relies on them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __clerk_* | Authentication and session management via Clerk | Session / 1 year |
| __session | Maintains your login state across pages | Session |
| __cf_bm / cf_clearance | Cloudflare bot protection and security | 30 minutes |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preference choices | 1 year |
3. ANALYTICS COOKIES
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our service so we can measure and improve performance. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users and tracks page views | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. PREFERENCE COOKIES
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as theme preference or display settings) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| summary_format | Remembers your preferred summary display format | 1 year |
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties we work with include:
- Clerk — Authentication and identity management
- Google Analytics — Website usage analytics
- Vercel — Hosting and performance monitoring
- Stripe — Payment processing (only on checkout pages)
6. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The method varies by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Do Not Track: We respect the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal. When DNT is enabled, we will not load analytics cookies.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using key features of our service, such as staying logged in or generating summaries.
7. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
8. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: hello@toolong.xyz
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.