VoysdCookie and Local Storage Policy
Effective Date: July 30, 2026 | Last Updated: July 30, 2026
Parent Organization: XelDust ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") | Contact Email: support@xeldust.com
1. Introduction and Storage Philosophy
This Cookie and Local Storage Policy ("Policy") explains how XelDust uses cookies, local browser storage (localStorage and IndexedDB), and similar web technologies in connection with the Voysd web application and website hosted at https://voysd.xeldust.com/.
Unlike legacy web applications that use cookies to track user browsing behavior across websites or deliver targeted third-party advertising, Voysd is engineered with a Privacy-First Local Storage Architecture. We do not deploy third-party advertising tracking cookies, cross-site behavioral trackers, or analytics pixels. Storage mechanisms are deployed strictly to maintain session authentication, store user interface preferences, cache public profile directory assets, and manage client-side WebCrypto cryptographic parameters.
Please read this Policy carefully to understand what technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your local storage settings.
2. Understanding Cookies vs. Local Browser Storage
A. What are Cookies? A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet by a web server when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device, remember session credentials, and store basic site configuration variables.
B. What is Local Browser Storage (localStorage and IndexedDB)? Modern web applications utilize HTML5 Local Storage (localStorage) and client-side databases (IndexedDB) directly inside your web browser sandbox. These technologies provide significantly greater storage capacity and security than traditional cookies:
- localStorage: Stores simple text key-value pairs (such as your UI dark mode preference or session tokens) that persist across page reloads until explicitly cleared.
- IndexedDB: A high-performance, structured local database embedded within your browser. Voysd uses IndexedDB to locally cache custom user avatars, local chat conversation histories, and WebCrypto cryptographic session metadata.
Data saved in localStorage and IndexedDB remains exclusively on your local client device. It is not automatically transmitted to XelDust servers on every HTTP request.
3. Categories of Storage Technologies We Use
We classify the storage mechanisms used on Voysd into two primary categories:
Category 1: Strictly Necessary Essential Storage (Cannot be Disabled)
These storage elements are essential for the operation, security, and authentication of the Service. Without these technologies, basic features such as Google OAuth login, peer-to-peer WebRTC signaling, and dark mode interface rendering cannot function.
| Storage Name / Key | Type | Provider | Purpose & Function | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| voysd_theme | localStorage | Voysd (First-Party) | Remembers interface theme preference. | Persistent until cleared. |
| firebase:authUser:... | localStorage | Google Firebase Auth | Maintains Google OAuth session. | Persistent until sign out. |
| IndexedDB (voysd_db) | IndexedDB | Voysd (First-Party) | Caches local user avatars, conversation histories, blocked lists, and keys. | Persistent until wiped. |
Category 2: Embedded Third-Party Media Player Cookies (Conditional)
Voysd allows public adult users to share Contact Stories that include playable embedded media players from third-party video platforms. When you view a Contact Story containing an embedded video player, the third-party provider (e.g., Google/YouTube) may deploy their own functional or performance cookies.
| Provider | Technology | Purpose | Third-Party Policy Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube (Google LLC) | Embedded iframe / Cookies | Powers inline video playback within stories. | Google Privacy Policy |
| Vimeo, Inc. | Embedded iframe / Cookies | Powers inline video playback for supported links. | Vimeo Privacy Policy |
4. Strict Zero Third-Party Advertising / Tracking Statement
XELDUST DOES NOT DEPLOY THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING COOKIES, BEACONS, CANVASS SCRIPTS, OR CROSS-SITE TRACKING PIXELS ON VOYSD. We do not sell, monetize, or rent data stored in your local browser storage to third-party ad networks, data brokers, or marketing firms. All message text parsing and profanity screening occurs locally inside your browser memory using our client-side TxtFilter utility, without placing tracking cookies on your device.
5. Ephemeral Server-Side Queues vs. Client Local Storage
It is important to understand the technical boundary between temporary server-side database queues and permanent client browser storage:
- Transient Server Signaling Queues: When you send a Quick Msg or WebRTC signaling offer token to an offline peer, a transient payload is written to our Firebase Realtime Database (/requests/$target_uid). As soon as your peer receives the payload, their client app executes an immediate database deletion command (.remove()), permanently erasing the data from our servers.
- Persistent Client Local Storage: The delivered message is saved locally in your browser's IndexedDB. XelDust has zero access or control over data saved in your browser's IndexedDB.
6. How to Manage, Disable, or Clear Local Storage
A. Clearing Browser Site Data: You can clear all localStorage keys, IndexedDB database tables, and cookies created by Voysd at any time through your browser settings. Clearing your local site data will instantly sign you out of your Google account session, reset your theme preferences, and permanently wipe all locally cached chat histories and avatars saved in your browser's IndexedDB.
B. Disabling Embedded Links and Previews: If you do not wish to encounter third-party cookies deployed by embedded media players (such as YouTube iframes), you can disable link previews completely by navigating to Voysd Account Settings and toggling "Allow YouTube Embeds / Links" to OFF. Once disabled, links in stories render strictly as unclickable, plain text strings.
7. Changes to this Cookie and Local Storage Policy
XelDust reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie and Local Storage Policy at any time in its sole discretion to reflect changes in web technologies, operational requirements, or legal compliance mandates. Any updates will be posted directly within the Voysd application or on our official website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service constitutes agreement to the revised terms.
8. Contact Information
XelDust — Legal & Technology Team
Email: support@xeldust.com
Application Web Portal: https://voysd.xeldust.com/