Cookies and local storage
Last updated 6 October 2026
A cookie is a small piece of information a website saves in your browser. This page describes storage used by LOS features and what happens when you choose to load a YouTube video.
Storage for our features
When the personal story limit is disabled, opening the builder or creating a story does not create a new visitor cookie. One may still be needed when you actively submit a story suggestion. Older cookies may remain from earlier versions until they expire or are cleared in your browser.
Otherwise, language follows the page address and browser language without saving a new preference. We no longer use local storage for language and remove the old duplicate when a page opens.
YouTube videos – your choice
The YouTube player loads only when you press “Allow YouTube and play”. Your browser then connects to YouTube/Google, which receives technical information such as your IP address and may use cookies or local storage. The choice applies to that video on the open page and is not remembered for your next visit. Press “Close video” to remove the player and stop further loading from it. Clear any previously stored data through your browser settings. You can also open the video directly on YouTube.
Advertising and analytics
LOS has not yet enabled AdSense or its own analytics tools that use analytics cookies. Before enabling advertising, we will update this information and implement the consent management required for the chosen advertising setup.
Manage stored data
You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings. You may then need to select your language again and some usage limits may work differently. You do not need to allow YouTube to read stories or use Craft Corner.