Last updated: April 9, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how OverNormal Studios ("OverNormal," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on overnormal.com.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. We also use browser local storage, which works similarly but stores data directly in your browser.
These are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ov_theme | Local Storage | Stores your light/dark theme preference to prevent flashing on page load | Persistent |
| Firebase Auth | Cookies & IndexedDB | Manages your sign-in session via Google Firebase Authentication | Session / persistent |
These enhance your experience by remembering your preferences.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ov_player_* | Local Storage | Remembers player state — volume, last played song, queue position | Persistent |
| ov_view_mode | Local Storage | Remembers your preferred viewing mode in OverNormal Player | Persistent |
These help protect the site from abuse.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Cookie | Google reCAPTCHA v3 — distinguishes humans from bots for spam protection | 6 months |
| rc::* | Local Storage | Google reCAPTCHA internal state | Session |
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
Google may set cookies related to authentication and reCAPTCHA. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
When you view embedded YouTube videos on our site, YouTube may set cookies. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Music playback loads audio from Suno AI's content delivery network. Standard CDN request headers are sent but no tracking cookies are set by us for this purpose.
OverNormal does not use:
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
You can also clear local storage through your browser's developer tools (usually F12 > Application > Local Storage).
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent some features from working properly, such as theme persistence and authentication.
When you select a theme (Light, Dark, or System), your choice is saved in local storage as ov_theme. This is read before the page renders to prevent a flash of the wrong theme. You can reset this by:
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.