Keeping your website compliant with privacy regulations requires understanding what cookies are used on your platform. This article outlines all essential cookies used by Uscreen that are required for the basic operation of the platform.
What Are Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of your Uscreen site. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. Without these cookies, your website cannot work properly.
📝 NOTE: All cookies listed below are served from our backend server and cannot be disabled as they are required for the platform to function. If you implement a cookie consent banner, these should be classified or categorized as Necessary or Essential cookies.
Session Cookies
_uscreen2_session
Description | Token for login session management, used to maintain the user session when navigating between pages |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session) |
pixel_session
Description | Used for internal analytics purposes, such as tracking checkout events |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session) |
analytic-sessions#XXXXXXXXX
Description | The hash # is created dynamically. Tracks users' watching progress in temporary storage to prevent data loss in case of internet disconnection or across multiple browsing sessions |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session) |
User-Related Cookies
remember_user_token
Description | Token for the login session, used to remember the login the next time the user opens the web application |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | 2 weeks |
ip_address
Description | Collects the IP address of the end-user |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session), but the data is retained until the user's account is deleted |
agent
Description | Data about the device and web browser versions used by the user |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session) |
country_code
Description | Code of the country from the end-user, used for VAT purposes |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session), but the data is retained until the user's account is deleted |
Tracking Cookies
user_utm_source,
user_utm_medium,
user_utm_term,
user_utm_content,
user_utm_campaign
Description | These cookies track various UTM parameters |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session), but the data is retained until the user's account is deleted |
🔗 Learn more about Tracking using UTM Parameters
user_referrer,
referer
Description | Both refer to the same item. Tracks the URL where the customer comes from |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session), but the data is retained until the user's account is deleted |
affiliate
Description | If you use an affiliate integration tool (Rewardful or Refersion), it will tell which affiliate should be connected to the web session/sale |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session), but the data is retained until the user's account is deleted. This data is also shared with the affiliate provider |
Session Management Cookies
started_at
Description | Timestamp for the beginning of the cookie's web session |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session) |
initialized
Description | The cookie's web session is initialized, and required to load the other essential cookies |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Expires at logout (end of the session) |
Third-Party Cookies
MuxData
Description | Used alongside the video player to obtain QOE (Quality of Experience) metrics. Does not contain any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) |
Provider | 3rd-Party, Mux Data |
Expiration | 1 year |
Stripe-related cookies
Description | Essential for processing payments and maintaining checkout functionality |
Provider | 3rd-Party, Stripe |
Expiration | Varies based on session and payment processing requirements |
Analytics Cookies
stats.uscreen.io
Description | Related to Uscreen's internal analytics functionality for tracking platform usage and performance metrics |
Provider | Uscreen |
Expiration | Varies based on analytics requirements |
📝 NOTE: Some of the cookies are intentionally HTTPOnly for security reasons and cannot be accessed via client-side scripts.
FAQs
What happens if specific cookies are blocked using a service like Cookiebot?
What happens if specific cookies are blocked using a service like Cookiebot?
If essential cookies are blocked, your site might not render properly. This indicates that all cookies listed above are considered essential for your site's functionality.
Do I need to disclose these cookies to my users?
Do I need to disclose these cookies to my users?
It's a good practice to add a cookie consent pop-up to inform your customers about these tracking cookies and any additional 3rd-party integrations you may have connected, such as Facebook Pixel.
How can I add a cookie consent banner to my site?
How can I add a cookie consent banner to my site?
Please refer to our How Do I Add a Cookie Consent Popup? article for detailed instructions.
Are there any analytics cookies used by Uscreen?
Are there any analytics cookies used by Uscreen?
Uscreen uses pixel_session for internal analytics purposes. For overall site traffic analytics, we recommend using Google Analytics, which you can set up separately.