Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

ThreadMine, operated by Mediascout, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide, improve, and protect our service. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you interact with the site, and enable certain features to function correctly.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for ThreadMine to function. Without them, core features such as signing in and navigating between pages would not work. Essential cookies include:

Authentication session cookies — keep you signed in while you use ThreadMine and remember your login state across page visits.
CSRF protection cookies — safeguard your account against cross-site request forgery attacks by validating that form submissions originate from ThreadMine.
User preference cookies — store essential interface settings such as your selected language and region so the application can render correctly.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with ThreadMine. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous, and we use it to improve the service. These cookies track:

Usage patterns — pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation paths through the application.
Feature usage — which features (such as Reddit search, idea generation, and idea saving) are used most frequently, helping us prioritize improvements.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow ThreadMine to remember choices you make to provide a more personalised experience. These include:

Theme settings — your light or dark mode preference so the interface matches your visual preference on return visits.
Search preferences — saved search filters and sorting options so you can resume your Reddit community research where you left off.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Certain third-party services integrated with ThreadMine may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services that may place cookies on your device include:

Authentication providers — if you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies to manage the OAuth authentication flow and maintain your session.
Analytics services — we may use third-party analytics tools that set their own cookies to collect aggregated usage data. These services operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.

We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of these third-party services for more information about their practices.

4. How to Manage Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Settings", "Preferences", or "Privacy" menu. Here is how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome — Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
Mozilla Firefox — Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
Safari — Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
Microsoft Edge — Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block cookies, some parts of ThreadMine may not function as intended. Specifically:

You may be unable to sign in or remain authenticated, requiring you to log in on every page visit.
Your theme preference and search settings may not be remembered between sessions.
Certain security protections, such as CSRF validation, may not work correctly, potentially preventing form submissions.

We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled to ensure the best experience when using ThreadMine.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@mediascout.dev.