Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11/25/2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Vidou uses minimal cookies to ensure our AI image to video generator service functions properly. We are committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently. Our cookie usage is limited to essential functionality and basic analytics.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The Service cannot function properly without these cookies.

Purpose: Session management, security features, and core functionality

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Performance)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Service and understand which features are most useful.

Purpose: Track page visits, user behavior patterns, and performance metrics

Duration: Typically 1-2 years

Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics, page views, session duration, device type, browser type

3.3 Preference Cookies (Functionality)

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred settings or aspect ratio) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Purpose: Remember user preferences and settings

Duration: Typically 1 year

4. Cookies We DO NOT Use

We want to be transparent about what we don't do. Vidou does NOT use:

  • Advertising Cookies: We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or remarketing
  • Social Media Cookies: We do not use social media tracking pixels or cookies
  • Third-Party Marketing Cookies: We do not share your data with advertising networks
  • Cross-Site Tracking: We do not track your activity across other websites

5. Browser Storage (Local Storage)

In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage to temporarily store data needed for the AI image to video generation process. This includes:

  • Your uploaded images (only while generating videos)
  • Generation settings and preferences
  • Temporary processing data

This data is stored only in your browser and is automatically cleared when you close the tab or navigate away. We never send this data to our servers.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We use minimal third-party services that may set their own cookies:

  • Analytics Services: We may use services like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. These services use cookies to collect anonymous data.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

7. Managing Cookies

You have the right to control how cookies are used. Here are your options:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.

7.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

7.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Cookie Consent

By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using the Service.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. More Information

For more information about how we protect your privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our website.