Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Viral Trill ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our anonymous messaging platform at viraltrill.com ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
As a platform that emphasizes user anonymity, we use cookies minimally and focus on those essential for our services to function properly. When we do use cookies, we prioritize your privacy. In all cases, our Privacy Policy applies in addition to this Cookie Policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Viral Trill) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics and security features).
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies help us to provide an enhanced experience while respecting your privacy. The specific types of cookies we use and their purposes are described below.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with our anonymous messaging service and to use essential features of our Website. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our Website functions.
Performance and Functionality Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our Website, helping us to improve its functionality. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymized, and cannot be used to identify you personally.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information that is used in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our features are. We use these cookies with privacy-enhancing measures, such as IP anonymization, to minimize any personal data collection.
Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our Website:
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users (with IP anonymization). | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users (with IP anonymization). | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _session | Viral Trill | Used to maintain user sessions without tracking identity. | Session | Essential |
| ui_preferences | Viral Trill | Stores user interface preferences like dark/light mode. | 30 days | Functionality |
| csrf_token | Viral Trill | Used to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Viral Trill | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | Essential |
How Can You Control Cookies?
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually find these settings in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may help you understand these settings:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Our Cookie Consent Tool
We provide a cookie consent management tool on our Website that allows you to customize your cookie preferences. You can access this tool by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website, or by clicking here.
Privacy Focus
As an anonymous messaging service, we're committed to using cookies in a privacy-respecting manner. We:
- Use only the minimum cookies necessary
- Anonymize IP addresses in analytics
- Do not use advertising cookies
- Do not use cookies to track users across other websites
- Regularly review and update our cookie usage to ensure best privacy practices
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We respect your privacy choices, but at this time there is no uniform standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals. We continue to monitor developments in this area.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us:
- By email: privacy@viraltrill.com
- By visiting the contact page on our website: Contact Us
This Cookie Policy was last updated on May 4, 2025. We reserve the right to modify this policy and will notify users of significant changes.