Cookie & Storage Technologies

Cookie Policy & Tracking Disclosures

Clear, transparent explanations of browser cookies, local WebRTC storage tokens, and your controls on camsurf.

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1. What Are Cookies? 2. How Camsurf Uses Cookies 3. Cookie Categories & Table 4. WebRTC Session Identifiers 5. Managing & Disabling Cookies
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1. What Are Cookies & Storage Objects?

Cookies are miniature alphanumeric text files placed on your computer or mobile device by your web browser when visiting websites. Alongside HTTP cookies, modern internet web applications employ browser-based HTML5 LocalStorage, SessionStorage, and IndexedDB objects to preserve interface states, verify active handshakes, and save localized UI preferences without requiring constant database round-trips.

2. How Camsurf Uses Storage Technologies

On camsurf, cookies and local storage tokens are primarily utilized to maintain low-latency stranger matching, remember selected camera input devices, preserve microphone mute states, and secure your session against automated bot floods. We do not deploy invasive cross-site tracking pixels or commercial profile builders.

3. Categories of Cookies We Utilize

A. Strictly Necessary & Security Cookies

These tokens are technically indispensable for the website to function. They route media packets, manage CSRF authentication, and enforce 18+ age confirmations.

B. Functional & Preference Cookies

These keys remember your chosen webcam device, microphone gain levels, and geographic matching territory between visits.

Key Name Type Lifespan Purpose
cs_session_token Strictly Necessary Session Maintains encrypted WebRTC session signaling on camsurf.
cs_age_verified Functional 30 Days Remembers your 18+ age agreement confirmation.
cs_pref_camera Preference Persistent Stores your selected hardware webcam source ID.
cs_auth_id Security (Members) 14 Days Maintains encrypted login credentials for authenticated members.

4. WebRTC ICE & Session Identifiers

To establish peer-to-peer video channels between two stranger browsers, camsurf generates temporary Session Description Protocol (SDP) tokens and Interactive Connectivity Establishment (ICE) candidate strings in temporary browser memory. These candidates exist exclusively during your active call and expire immediately when you tap "Next" or close your browser tab.

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

Most modern internet browsers automatically accept cookies by default. You can inspect, modify, or block cookies at any time via your browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking / Block all cookies.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Camsurf WebRTC video engine from connecting you to stranger cameras.