Cookie & Storage Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information. ViewerQ uses minimal browser storage technologies to provide essential functionality. We prioritize your privacy and only store what's absolutely necessary for the service to work.

What We Store in Your Browser

ViewerQ uses localStorage (not cookies) to store the following essential data:

Why localStorage Instead of Cookies?

We use localStorage instead of traditional cookies for several reasons:

• Better security: localStorage data is not automatically sent with every HTTP request
• No server-side tracking: The data stays in your browser unless you explicitly send it
• More storage: Allows us to avoid multiple small cookies
• Transparency: You can easily inspect and clear localStorage in your browser settings

Third-Party Services

When you connect your Twitch, Kick, or Discord accounts, you interact directly with their services, which have their own cookie policies:

• Twitch Cookie Notice
• Kick Privacy Policy
• Discord Privacy Policy

Note: ViewerQ does not receive or store any cookies set by these services. OAuth flows redirect you to their sites where their policies apply.

Managing Your Storage

You have full control over the data stored in your browser:

Clear ViewerQ Data

• Log out: Clicking "Log out" removes your authentication token
• Browser settings: Clear site data for viewerq.gg in your browser settings
• Developer tools: Open F12 → Application → Local Storage → Clear

Block All Storage

You can configure your browser to block localStorage, but this will prevent ViewerQ from functioning properly as you won't be able to stay logged in.

Why No Cookie Banner?

You may notice we don't show a cookie consent popup. Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, strictly necessary storage does not require consent — only transparency.

Since ViewerQ only uses essential storage for authentication (no tracking, no analytics, no ads), we've chosen to:

• Skip the intrusive popup that interrupts your experience
• Be fully transparent through this policy page
• Link to our privacy documentation in the footer of every page

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when we make changes.