Transparent Storage Policy: SaveKora uses one essential anti-bot security cookie, browser-only
localStorage for your theme & optional history, and standard Google AdSense / partner cookies with full opt-out controls.
1. What Are Cookies & Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files stored by your web browser when you visit a website. Browser localStorage is an on-device storage mechanism that stays inside your browser without being transmitted on every HTTP request.
2. Complete Cookie & Storage Inventory on SaveKora
| Name / Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sv_gate |
First-Party Cookie (Strictly Necessary) | Cryptographic HMAC token preventing automated scraping and DDoS abuse. Zero personal data. | 24 hours |
PHPSESSID |
First-Party Session Cookie | Protects the Contact Form against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). | Session / 24h |
savelyn_theme |
Browser localStorage |
Remembers your Light or Dark interface preference locally on your device. | Until cleared |
savelyn_recent_v1 |
Browser localStorage |
Stores up to 8 recent links locally in your browser. Never sent to our server; 1-click Clear button provided. | Until cleared |
IDE / __gads / __gpi |
Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense / DoubleClick) | Used by Google when advertising is active to serve relevant ads, cap frequency, and measure ad performance. | Up to 13 months |
3. Managing & Opting Out of Advertising Cookies
You can disable personalized advertising cookies from Google and participating ad networks at any time:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
4. Controlling Cookies in Your Browser
All modern browsers (Google Chrome, Apple Safari on iOS/macOS, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Brave) allow you to block third-party cookies or clear site data in Settings → Privacy & Security. Note that blocking strictly necessary first-party cookies (sv_gate) may prevent stream verification from functioning.