StrangerLine
Last Updated: 30 May 2026
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) 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:
Similar to a cookie but stored differently in your browser. We use it to remember session preferences.
Short-lived security keys that confirm you are the same user throughout a session. These expire automatically when you leave.
Tiny, invisible elements on a page that confirm it was loaded. Used by analytics and advertising providers to measure performance.
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 |
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 |
More information: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
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 |
What is collected: Pages visited, time spent, device and browser type, approximate location (country level), referral source. This data is aggregated — it cannot identify you personally.
More information: policies.google.com/privacy
Opt out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Legal basis: Consent (required for EU, UK, and Brazilian users). Analytics cookies are only set after you have accepted them.
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 |
More information: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Opt out: adssettings.google.com
Legal basis: Consent (required for EU, UK, and Brazilian users). Advertising cookies are only set after you have explicitly accepted them.
These cookies remember choices you make so the site works the way you prefer.
| 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 |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Consent for EU/UK users where applicable.
| Provider | What They Do | Their 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 |
| Razorpay | Payment processing (India) | razorpay.com/privacy |
| PayPal | Payment processing (international) | paypal.com/privacy |
EU, UK, and Switzerland: When you first visit StrangerLine, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can Accept All, Decline Optional, or Manage Preferences category by category. Your choice is remembered for 12 months and can be changed at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the page footer.
Brazil (LGPD): The same cookie consent process applies as for EU/UK users above.
California (CCPA/CPRA): Essential and security cookies are always active. You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies via the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer.
India and all other regions: Essential and security cookies are always active. You can control analytics and advertising cookies through your browser settings.
All modern browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies:
Analytics opt-out
Ad personalization
EU industry opt-out
US industry opt-out
For clarity, StrangerLine does not use:
We may update this Cookie Policy as our services or legal requirements change. Updates are posted on this page with a new effective date. If the changes are material, we will notify registered users by email.
Email: support@strangerline.io
Website: strangerline.io/contact
