Effective date: 12.06.2026
Cookies are small text files saved by your browser on your device when you visit websites. They help the site "remember" you and your preferences.
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication token | Identifies an authorised user | Until sign-out / 30 days |
| Session identifier | Maintains the user session | Until browser is closed |
These cookies improve usability but do not affect the Service's core operation.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Theme preference | Saves chosen theme (light / dark) | 1 year |
| Interface language | Saves chosen language | 1 year |
EchoTip currently does not use third-party analytics services (Google Analytics or similar). If this changes, this Policy will be updated and Users will be notified.
In addition to cookies, EchoTip uses your browser's local storage to remember a few non-sensitive donor preferences across visits. Local storage is technically separate from cookies - values stay on your device and are never transmitted to our servers except as part of a donation payload you explicitly submit.
| Item | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Display name | Pre-fills the name field on the donation form so you don't have to retype it | Until you click the × icon next to the name or clear browser data |
| TTS voice | Remembers the text-to-speech voice you last selected | Same as above |
To erase these values, click the small × icon next to the name field on any donation page, or clear your browser's site data for EchoTip.
When videos are played via the embedded YouTube player, Google may set its own cookies. We use the youtube-nocookie.com domain to minimise YouTube data collection.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from signing in to the Service.
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers: Chrome · Firefox · Safari
The date of the last update is shown in the document header.
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