Cookie Policy
Last updated: 21 May 2026
1. About this site
This Cookie Policy explains how Herrelax (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use the Site.
Herrelax is an adult-oriented video membership experience. Access to full content is linked to qualifying support through Patreon. The Site is operated in connection with that project; it is not presented as a registered company or formal legal entity on this page. If you need to reach the operator, use the contact channels published on the Site or associated Patreon page (for example community messages or support options offered there).
2. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They are widely used to make websites work, remember choices, or keep you signed in.
We also use browser storage (for example
localStorage) for some preferences. That is not a cookie,
but it serves a similar purpose for storing your choices on your device. Where relevant,
this policy covers both.
3. What this policy should cover (and does)
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy rules (often called the “cookie law”), websites that use non-essential cookies or similar tracking generally must:
- tell visitors what technologies are used and why;
- obtain prior consent before placing non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, profiling, etc.);
- let visitors accept or refuse non-essential cookies in a clear way;
- make it as easy to withdraw consent as to give it.
Strictly necessary cookies (those required for security, login, or core functionality) may be used without consent, but they should still be described. This policy is written to reflect how the Site actually works today.
4. Cookies and storage we set
4.1 Strictly necessary (age verification)
Before you can use the Site, you must confirm that you are at least 18 years old. We store that confirmation in a first-party cookie so the age gate does not appear on every visit. If you enter a date that shows you are under 18, you are redirected away from the Site and this cookie is not set.
| Name | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
herrelax_age_verified | Records that you confirmed you are 18 or older (value: 1) | Session if you do not tick “Remember me”; otherwise up to about 10 years (browser “lifetime” cookie) |
The cookie uses Path=/ and SameSite=Lax,
and Secure on HTTPS. It is readable by client-side JavaScript
on the Site (unlike Patreon session cookies). We do not store your full date of birth in this
cookie—only that verification succeeded on your device.
4.2 Strictly necessary (authentication)
If you sign in with Patreon, we store HTTP-only cookies so the Site can recognise your session and check your membership tier. These are required for login, playback access, and features such as “watch later”.
| Name | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
patreon_access_token | Patreon OAuth access token for API calls (identity / tier checks) | Up to Patreon token lifetime (often about 1 hour; refreshed on re-login) |
patreon_user_id | Patreon user identifier (e.g. watch-later list in our database) | Same as session cookies above |
Both cookies use Path=/, SameSite=Lax,
and Secure on HTTPS. They are not readable by client-side
JavaScript on the Site (HTTP-only).
4.3 Preferences (consent banner)
When you click Accept on the cookie notice, you acknowledge this Cookie Policy, including our use of analytics as described in section 4.4. We store your choice in browser storage so the banner does not reappear:
| Key | Storage | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
herrelax_cookie_consent | localStorage | Records that you accepted the cookie notice (value: accepted) |
To clear this preference, remove site data for Herrelax in your browser settings or clear
localStorage for this origin; the banner may show again.
4.4 Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site—for example which pages are viewed, approximate traffic levels, and general interaction patterns. This helps us improve content and performance. GA4 is provided by Google and is not strictly necessary for the Site to function.
We load the Google tag (gtag.js) from
www.googletagmanager.com with measurement ID
G-S79JENG55C. Google may set or read cookies and similar
identifiers on your device, and may receive technical data such as IP address, browser
type, device type, and page URLs (often in truncated or aggregated form under Google’s
settings).
| Name (examples) | Set by | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting | Up to about 2 years | |
_ga_* | Stores session state for the GA4 property (e.g. _ga_G-S79JENG55C) | Up to about 2 years |
Exact cookie names and lifetimes may change when Google updates its product. For how Google processes data, see the Google Privacy Policy and How Google uses cookies. You can also review Google Analytics data safeguards.
We do not use advertising cookies, remarketing pixels, or social plug-in trackers on the Site beyond the analytics described above.
5. Third parties that may set cookies or process data
Some features load content or connect to external services. Those providers may set their own cookies or process technical data (such as IP address) under their own policies.
- Patreon — OAuth sign-in and membership verification. Patreon’s sites and APIs apply when you log in or when we check your tier. Patreon Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare — hosting, security, and (for many videos) Cloudflare Stream embeds. Cloudflare may use cookies or similar identifiers for security and delivery. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- Bunny Stream — video embeds where content is served
via Bunny (
iframe.mediadelivery.net). Bunny Privacy Policy - Google Analytics — usage measurement via
googletagmanager.comand related Google domains. See section 4.4. Google Privacy Policy - Google Fonts — the Site loads the Inter typeface from
Google’s font CDN (
fonts.googleapis.com/fonts.gstatic.com). Google may log requests; see Google Privacy Policy.
Embedded video players (Cloudflare Stream or Bunny) only load when you open a page that includes them. Third-party cookies from those embeds are controlled by the respective provider, not by us directly.
6. Legal bases (EEA / UK visitors)
Where GDPR applies, we rely on:
- Legitimate interests / necessity — for strictly necessary cookies (age verification, session, security, delivering the service you request).
- Consent — for the cookie banner preference stored in
localStorage, and for Google Analytics (section 4.4) when you click Accept on the cookie notice. - Contract / steps at your request — processing needed to provide Patreon-linked access you sign up for.
7. Your choices
- Cookie banner — use Accept on the notice to store your acknowledgment and consent to analytics as described in this policy. We do not offer granular category toggles today (essential cookies, analytics, and the consent preference itself are covered by a single Accept action).
- Analytics opt-out — block or delete Google analytics
cookies (such as
_ga) in your browser, use a browser extension or settings that block third-party trackers, or install Google’s Analytics opt-out add-on where available. Clearing site data for Herrelax also removesherrelax_cookie_consent, so the banner may appear again. - Age gate — delete the
herrelax_age_verifiedcookie (or all cookies for this site) to see the age confirmation again on your next visit. - Browser settings — block or delete cookies per site or globally. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent age verification, Patreon login, and paid content from working.
- Sign out — use Log out (or clear cookies for this site) to remove Patreon session cookies.
8. International visitors
The Site may be accessed from outside the European Economic Area. Cookie and privacy rules in your country may differ. We aim to apply transparent practices consistent with GDPR-style expectations for all users.
9. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy when the Site’s technology or legal requirements change. The “Last updated” date at the top will change accordingly. Continued use after an update means you should review the new version.
10. More information
This document focuses on cookies and similar technologies. Broader questions about personal data (account data on Patreon, video viewing, database storage on Cloudflare D1, etc.) may be described in a separate privacy notice if we publish one.
For privacy-related questions, contact us through the channels linked from the Site or the related Patreon project page.