Last updated: April 4, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Orch ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on orch.live and the OrchAI Android application. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies".
We use cookies to:
| Category | Purpose | Can Be Opted Out? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | Authentication, session management, security, rate limiting. Required for the website to function. | No |
| Functional / Preference | Remembers user settings such as sidebar state and display preferences. | Yes |
| Analytics | Google Firebase Analytics — measures usage patterns, page views, feature adoption. Data is anonymised. | Yes |
| Advertising | Google AdSense — serves relevant ads based on your browsing profile built by Google. | Yes |
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The primary third parties setting cookies on our site are:
We participate in Google AdSense, which uses cookies to show relevant ads. Google AdSense sets the following primary cookies:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used to track ad impressions and conversions | 1 year |
| DSID | Stores signed-in user data for ad personalisation | 2 weeks | |
| __gads | Google AdSense | Links ad interactions to your Google account | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Personalised advertising and fraud prevention | 13 months |
| FCCDCF | Stores user consent state for ad privacy | Session | |
| FCNEC | Consent management for ad serving | 1 year |
To opt out of personalised advertising by Google, visit Google Ad Settings or the NAI Opt-Out Tool.
We use Firebase Analytics (built on Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our site. Key cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_<ID> | Session persistence for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (short-duration) | 24 hours |
Opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
These are essential cookies that cannot be disabled:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __session | Firebase Auth — stores your encrypted session token (HTTP-only, not accessible by JavaScript) | Session / 1 week |
| __Host-authjs.csrf-token | CSRF protection for auth endpoints | Session |
Cookies we use fall into two duration categories:
You have multiple ways to control cookies:
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Visit your browser's help center:
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or using core features of the Service.
For users in the European Economic Area, UK, and other jurisdictions requiring cookie consent:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our practices or applicable regulations change. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the date of any material change. Continued use of the Service after we post changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
