This document outlines how cookies are used when YouTube videos are embedded on a website. YouTube, owned by Google, may set cookies to store user preferences, gather analytics, and provide a personalized experience.

Types of Cookies Used by YouTube

1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for basic functionality, such as buffering video content and maintaining session stability.

Examples:

CONSENT: Used to store cookie consent preferences.

2. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember user preferences and settings related to video playback, such as volume level or autoplay settings.

Examples:

VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE: Estimates user bandwidth for optimal video quality.
PREF: Stores user preferences, including language settings and playback preferences.

3. Analytical and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how users interact with embedded YouTube videos to improve service performance and functionality.

Examples:

YSC: Tracks video views and user interactions for analytics purposes.
GPS: Stores location data for service optimization.

4. Advertising and Tracking Cookies
YouTube may set cookies to deliver personalized advertisements and track user behavior across different websites.

Examples:

IDE: Used by Google’s DoubleClick to deliver targeted advertisements.
NID: Stores user preferences and tracks user behavior for personalized ads.

Data Privacy Considerations

YouTube collects and processes personal data when cookies are enabled.
Third-party data processors (Google services) may track users across websites.

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