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Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website and in Filmit Studio.
This Cookie Policy explains how Filmit.io uses cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use Filmit Studio. It supplements our Privacy Policy and gives you the details you need to make informed choices about your data.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you interact with the site. Some cookies are essential for the site to function, while others help us improve your experience.
We also use "local storage," a similar browser technology that stores data locally on your device. Local storage does not expire automatically like some cookies do, but you can clear it at any time through your browser settings.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token | Supabase authentication session. Keeps you signed in. | Session / up to 7 days |
filmit-cookie-consent | Remembers your cookie consent preference so we don't ask again. | 1 year |
Analytics & Advertising Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors find and use our website, measure the performance of our advertising campaigns, and show our ads to people who have visited our site. None of them are set unless you consent via our cookie banner.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4. Measures page views, traffic sources, and site usage in aggregate. | Up to 2 years |
_clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity. Heatmaps and session replays to understand how users interact with UI elements. | Up to 1 year |
ph_* | PostHog. Product analytics that helps us understand how the website and Filmit Studio are used. | Up to 1 year |
_fbp, _fbc | Meta (Facebook) Pixel. Measures the performance of our Meta ad campaigns and enables retargeting audiences. | Up to 90 days |
_gcl_au | Google Ads (loaded via Google Tag Manager). Conversion measurement and remarketing for our Google ad campaigns. | Up to 90 days |
Advertising cookies (the Meta Pixel and Google Ads tags) are used only with your consent, to measure our ad campaigns and to show our ads to people who have visited our site. If you decline, no analytics or advertising cookies are set. We do not sell cookie data to third parties.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for the following purposes:
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
filmit-auth | Cached authentication session data for faster page loads. |
filmit-theme | Your preferred color theme (dark, light, or system). |
filmit-2fa-prompted | Tracks whether you've been shown the 2FA setup prompt. |
filmit-cookie-consent | Your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined). |
Filmit Studio (Desktop Application)
The Filmit Studio desktop application stores data locally on your computer using standard Electron storage mechanisms. This includes:
- Authentication session tokens (JWT) to keep you signed in
- Application preferences (theme, language, window size)
- Cached license status for offline access
- Plugin install state and version information
This data stays on your machine. It is never shared with third parties or used for advertising.
Third-Party Technologies
The following third-party services may set their own cookies or use similar technologies when you interact with our website:
- Google Analytics — Web analytics. Only active if you consent. Google Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Clarity — Heatmaps and session recordings. Only active if you consent. Microsoft Privacy Statement
- Meta Platforms — Ad measurement and retargeting via the Meta Pixel. Only active if you consent. Meta Privacy Policy
- Google Tag Manager / Google Ads — Ad conversion measurement and remarketing. Only active if you consent. Google Privacy Policy
- PostHog — Product analytics. Only active if you consent. PostHog Privacy Policy
- Supabase — Authentication cookies for login sessions. Supabase Privacy Policy
- LemonSqueezy — May set cookies during checkout. LemonSqueezy Privacy Policy
We do not control the cookies set by these third-party services. Please review their respective privacy policies for details on their data practices.
Your Choices
You have control over the cookies and local storage used on our website:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit filmit.io, we show a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline analytics and advertising cookies. Essential cookies (required for the site to function) cannot be disabled.
We also honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal. If your browser sends GPC, we treat it as a decline automatically and no analytics or advertising cookies are set.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. You can also clear local storage. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from signing in or using certain features.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as we add or change technologies. When we do, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we'll let you know through our cookie banner or via email.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, reach out anytime.