Cookie Policy
DANZ uses essential cookies for authentication. YouTube videos use click-to-load - cookies are only set when you choose to watch videos.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and keep you logged in. DANZ uses only the minimal cookies necessary for basic platform functionality.
What Cookies We Use
DANZ only uses essential cookies required for authentication and security.
NextAuth.js Session Cookie
Cookie Name:
next-auth.session-token
Purpose:
Authentication & session management
Duration:
30 days (or until sign out)
Security:
HTTP-only, Secure, SameSite
Technical Details:
- Encrypted JWT token containing your user ID and session data
- Cannot be accessed by JavaScript (HTTP-only flag)
- Only sent over HTTPS in production (Secure flag)
- Not shared with other websites (SameSite protection)
- Automatically deleted when you sign out
CSRF Protection Token
Cookie Name:
next-auth.csrf-token
Purpose:
Cross-site request forgery protection
Duration:
Session-based
Security:
Secure, SameSite
YouTube Third-Party Cookies
Set By:
YouTube (Google)
Purpose:
Video playback, preferences, analytics
When Set:
Only when you click to load/play videos
Legal Basis:
Implied consent through click-to-load
✅ Click-to-Load Protection - YouTube cookies only set when you choose:
What happens when you click to load a video:
- YouTube Video Cookies: VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA, YSC, ROLLOUT_TOKEN
- Google Service Cookies: Various __Secure-* cookies, APISID, HSID, NID, etc.
- Advertising Cookies: IDE (doubleclick.net) for ad personalization
🛡️ Privacy Protection:
- • No cookies set until you explicitly choose to watch videos
- • Video thumbnails load without any tracking
- • Clear consent message before loading YouTube content
- • You can browse DANZ without any YouTube/Google cookies
Legal Basis: Implied consent through click-to-load. Your click to watch a video constitutes consent to YouTube's cookies and data collection under their privacy policy.
What We DON'T Do
DANZ takes a privacy-first approach with zero tracking or marketing cookies.
No Tracking Cookies
We don't track your browsing behavior across the web
No Marketing Cookies
We don't use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes
No Third-Party Cookies
We don't allow other companies to set cookies on DANZ
No Analytics Cookies
We don't use Google Analytics or similar tracking services
No Social Media Cookies
We don't embed Facebook, Twitter, or other social widgets
No Data Selling
We never sell your data or share it with advertisers
Legal Basis & GDPR Compliance
Cookie Consent Status
Current Approach: DANZ relies on legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) for YouTube video functionality. As a dance video-sharing platform, YouTube embeds are essential to our core service. Users understand that viewing videos involves YouTube's standard functionality.
✅ Compliant
- • Essential cookies only
- • GDPR Article 6(1)(b) compliance
- • EU data residency
- • Transparent cookie policy
- • No tracking or profiling
🔒 Secure
- • HTTP-only flags
- • Secure transmission (HTTPS)
- • SameSite protection
- • Encrypted session tokens
- • Automatic cleanup on logout
Managing Cookies
⚠️ Important: Disabling Essential Cookies
If you disable or delete our essential cookies, you won't be able to stay logged in to DANZ. The platform requires these cookies to function properly.
Browser Cookie Settings
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about our cookie usage or privacy practices, we're here to help.
Email: privacy@danz.app
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Response Time: Within 24-48 hours
This Cookie Policy was last updated on August 20, 2025
We will notify users of any material changes to this policy.