StrangerLine
Last Updated: 30 May 2026
Note: This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies StrangerLine uses, why each one exists, and how you can control them. Every cookie we use is listed below with a plain-language explanation.
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device when you visit it. Cookies are not programs — they cannot run code on your device or carry viruses. They contain only text, and that text helps the website remember information about your visit.
Cookies serve different purposes: some are essential (the site cannot function without them), some remember your preferences, some help us understand how the site is used, and some support advertising.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. Without them, you cannot start a chat session, stay matched, stay logged in, or use core features.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| `sl_session` | StrangerLine | Maintains your active guest or logged-in session | End of session |
| `sl_auth` | StrangerLine | Authentication token for registered accounts | 30 days |
| `sl_csrf` | StrangerLine | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| `sl_prefs` | StrangerLine | Stores basic session preferences (e.g., language) | 1 year |
Can these be disabled? No. Disabling essential cookies will break the service. Legal basis: Strictly necessary — no consent required.
StrangerLine uses Cloudflare for content delivery, DDoS protection, bot detection, and network security.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| `__cf_bm` | Distinguishes between humans and automated bots | 30 minutes |
| `cf_clearance` | Stores the result of a security challenge, prevents repeated challenges | 24 hours |
| `_cfuvid` | Rate-limiting protection — identifies individual users for fair access enforcement | Session |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest — platform security and protection of users.
These cookies help us understand how people use StrangerLine so we can fix problems and improve the experience — not to identify individual users.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| `_ga` | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a random identifier | 2 years |
| `_ga_[ID]` | Used to persist session state across pages | 2 years |
| `_gid` | Distinguishes users — shorter lifetime variant | 24 hours |
| `_gat` | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
Legal basis: Consent (required for EU, UK, and Brazilian users). Analytics cookies are only set after you have accepted them. Opt out
If advertisements are displayed on StrangerLine, these cookies are used to make ads more relevant and to measure whether they are working.
| Cookie Name | Set By | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| `IDE` | Google (doubleclick.net) | Used to measure ad interactions and build ad interest profiles | 13 months |
| `DSID` | Identifies signed-in Google accounts for ad personalization | 2 weeks | |
| `NID` | Stores a user's preferences and identifies them for ad targeting | 6 months |
Legal basis: Consent (required for EU, UK, and Brazilian users). Advertising cookies are only set after you have explicitly accepted them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| `sl_lang` | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| `sl_cookie_consent` | Records your cookie consent choices | 12 months |
| `sl_dismissed_notice` | Remembers that you have dismissed a platform notice | 30 days |
| Provider | What They Do | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | Security, CDN, CSAM protection | cloudflare.com/privacypolicy |
| Google Analytics | Usage analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to see and delete cookies, and to block cookies from specific or all websites. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent StrangerLine from functioning correctly.
For more information on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
For questions about this Cookie Policy: support@strangerline.io
