Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Chirp uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functionality, remember your preferences, and improve your experience on our platform.
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These are essential for the platform to function.
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These help us remember your preferences across sessions.
Cookies set directly by Chirp to enable platform functionality and remember your preferences.
Cookies set by external services we use (like Google for authentication and storage).
Chirp uses cookies in the following categories. Essential cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. Other cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly required.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, core features like logging in and accessing your account would not work.
Purpose: Maintain your logged-in state as you navigate between pages
Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser)
Data stored: Encrypted session identifier linked to your account
Why it's essential: Without this cookie, you would need to log in on every page
Purpose: Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks
Duration: Session or until the token expires
Data stored: Random security token
Why it's essential: Prevents malicious websites from performing actions on your behalf
Purpose: Verify your identity and authorization level
Duration: Typically 24 hours or until you log out
Data stored: Encrypted authentication tokens from Google OAuth
Why it's essential: Confirms you have permission to access your account
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. They are not strictly essential, but significantly improve your experience.
Purpose: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., audio playback settings, display preferences)
Duration: Typically 30-90 days
Data stored: Non-personal preference settings
Purpose: Remember interface states (e.g., sidebar collapsed/expanded, modal dismissals)
Duration: Typically 30 days
Data stored: Interface state flags
These cookies help us understand how users interact with Chirp, allowing us to improve the platform. As Chirp is in active development, analytics capabilities are being implemented progressively.
Purpose: Track general usage patterns (pages visited, features used, error rates)
Duration: Typically 90 days
Data stored: Anonymized usage statistics
Note: Data is aggregated and anonymized; we cannot identify individual users from this data
Some cookies are set by third-party services that Chirp uses to provide core functionality. We do not control these cookies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Authenticate your Google account when you sign into Chirp
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Cookie Management: Managed through your Google account settings
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Deliver audio content for playback
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using core features of Chirp, including logging in and accessing your account.
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to use Chirp. You will be unable to log in, maintain your session, or access protected features.
Disabling functional or analytics cookies will reduce your experience quality (e.g., preferences won't be saved) but won't prevent you from using the platform.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. As there is no industry consensus on what DNT means, Chirp does not currently respond to DNT signals. We only use analytics cookies for essential platform improvements, and this data is anonymized.
By using Chirp, you consent to our use of essential cookies necessary for the platform to function. These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under UK law because they are strictly necessary for the service you've requested.
For non-essential cookies (functional and analytics), your continued use of Chirp after being informed of their use constitutes implied consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings, though this may limit platform functionality.
As Chirp matures, we may implement a more granular cookie consent mechanism that allows you to opt in or out of specific cookie categories.
For more information about how we protect your privacy and handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you want to learn more about cookies in general, visit:
We may update this Cookie Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date below.
As Chirp is in active development, our use of cookies may evolve. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the platform. As Chirp is in active development, formal contact procedures will be established as the service matures.
Last Updated: November 2025