Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how you interact with Lenacore TV. At Lenacore TV Studios LLC, we use cookies transparently to improve your experience while respecting your privacy.

Cookies are either "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored until expiration or manual deletion). Each serves a distinct purpose aligned with our mission: Cinema without gatekeepers. Stream the stories that matter.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize our cookies into three main types:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the core functionality of Lenacore TV. Without them, the platform cannot operate properly. Essential cookies enable you to navigate the site, log in to your account, and stream video content securely. We do not require your consent to use essential cookies, as they are mandatory for service delivery.

2. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how viewers interact with Lenacore TV. These cookies collect anonymized data about page visits, watch duration, feature usage, and content performance. This information helps our team improve the platform, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize video delivery. Analytics cookies do not identify you personally; they track patterns and trends across our user base.

3. Preference Cookies

Preference cookies remember your choices and settings, such as language preference, subtitle preferences, video quality defaults, and theme selections (light/dark mode). These cookies enhance your experience by personalizing how Lenacore TV appears and functions for you across sessions. They allow us to serve you a customized interface without requiring you to reset your preferences each time you visit.

Cookie Names & Specifications

Below is a comprehensive table of cookies used by Lenacore TV, identified by our cookie prefix lctv:

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
lctv_session Essential Maintains user login state and authenticates API requests 24 hours (session-based)
lctv_consent Essential Stores your cookie consent choices and preferences 365 days
lctv_lang Preference Remembers your selected language and subtitle preferences 90 days
lctv_theme Preference Stores your interface theme preference (dark/light mode) 365 days
lctv_quality Preference Saves your default video playback quality setting 30 days
lctv_watchlist Essential Enables saving and syncing your watchlist across devices 180 days
lctv_analytics_id Analytics Anonymized ID for tracking viewing patterns and engagement metrics 730 days
lctv_stream_perf Analytics Collects CDN performance data and playback diagnostics 7 days
lctv_creator_stats Analytics For creators: tracks dashboard views and analytics interactions 60 days
lctv_recommendation_seed Preference Powers our ethical recommendation engine without behavioral tracking 90 days

Note: All cookies prefixed with lctv are first-party cookies set directly by Lenacore TV. We do not use device fingerprinting, cross-site tracking, or surveillance-based behavioral targeting.

Third-Party Cookies

Lenacore TV minimizes third-party cookie usage. We do not partner with advertisers or ad networks that would inject tracking cookies into your browser. However, we may use limited third-party services in these circumstances:

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Our CDN provider may set cookies to optimize video delivery and measure global performance. These cookies are essential for streaming quality and do not track your personal behavior across other websites.

Web Analytics

We use privacy-focused analytics tools that set their own cookies to help us understand platform usage. These services operate under strict data processing agreements and do not build behavioral profiles.

Payment Processing

If you make a donation or purchase on Lenacore TV, our payment processor may set cookies for transaction security and fraud prevention. These cookies are necessary for processing your payment safely.

We never use:

  • Advertising cookies from third-party ad networks
  • Retargeting or remarketing pixels
  • Social media tracking cookies
  • Cross-site behavioral profiling cookies

How to Manage Your Cookies

Browser Controls

Most modern browsers allow you to control cookie behavior through settings. You can:

  • View cookies: Access your browser's cookie storage and inspect what sites have stored
  • Block cookies: Disable all cookies or selectively block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies: Clear cookies from specific sites or your entire browsing history
  • Set preferences: Configure your browser to accept only certain types of cookies

Instructions vary by browser:

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

Lenacore TV Cookie Manager

When you first visit Lenacore TV, we display a cookie consent banner. You can adjust your preferences at any time by:

  1. Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
  2. Selecting which cookie categories you allow (Essential, Analytics, Preference)
  3. Saving your choices

Important: Disabling analytics and preference cookies will not affect your ability to stream videos or use core features. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for security and basic functionality.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Lenacore TV respects DNT signals and will not set analytics or preference cookies on devices with DNT enabled, though we will still require essential cookies for security and login functionality.

Privacy & Data Protection

Our use of cookies aligns with our core commitment to privacy. Specifically:

  • No behavioral targeting: We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles or manipulate your viewing habits through algorithmic dark patterns.
  • No data sales: We never sell cookie data or viewing information to third parties.
  • Encrypted transmission: All cookies are transmitted securely over HTTPS.
  • GDPR & CCPA compliance: We honor privacy regulations in the EU, California, and beyond.
  • Ethical AI: Our recommendation engine uses cookies for collaborative filtering, never for surveillance.

For more details, please review our full Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Updates to This Policy

Lenacore TV may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technology, legal requirements, or business practices. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, if necessary, by sending you an email or displaying a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices, how to manage your preferences, or concerns about your data, please contact us:

We typically respond to cookie and privacy inquiries within 5 business days.