Last updated: January 2026
Understanding how we use cookies on Owanly
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many website features to work properly.
Owanly uses cookies to:
These cookies are required for the App to function. Without them, you cannot use core features.
These cookies remember your choices and settings.
These cookies help us understand how you use the App so we can improve it.
We currently do NOT use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not track you across other websites or show you targeted ads.
If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and ask for your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
owanly_session |
Login state | Essential | Session |
owanly_auth |
Auth token | Essential | 30 days |
owanly_csrf |
Security | Essential | Session |
owanly_prefs |
Settings | Functional | 1 year |
owanly_clan |
Selected clan | Functional | 1 year |
owanly_theme |
Dark/light mode | Functional | 1 year |
owanly_audio |
Volume level | Functional | 1 year |
_ga |
Google Analytics | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Analytics | 24 hours |
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:
We carefully select third-party providers who respect user privacy and comply with data protection laws.
You have control over cookies. Here's how:
Go to Settings > Privacy > Cookie Preferences to:
Most browsers let you control cookies:
Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
| If you disable... | What happens |
|---|---|
| Essential cookies |
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| Functional cookies |
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| Analytics cookies |
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In addition to cookies, we use:
Stores your learning progress and downloaded content for offline use. Similar to cookies but can store more data.
Temporary data that clears when you close the browser. Used for in-progress lessons.
Stores vocabulary, audio files, and images for offline learning. Essential for the offline mode feature.
These technologies follow the same privacy principles as cookies and can be cleared through browser settings.
Our mobile app (iOS and Android) uses similar technologies:
You can manage these through:
Some browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals.
However, you can opt out of analytics tracking through our in-app settings regardless of your DNT preference.
We take extra care with younger users:
Parents can manage their child's cookie preferences through the family account settings.
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
We will notify you of significant changes and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Questions about our use of cookies?
Or write to us:
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