Effective Date: May 30, 2025
This Cookie Notice provides information about how and when Tailscale uses cookies in connection with our Site and Services. Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this policy have the meanings assigned to such terms in our Privacy Policy, which also includes additional details about the collection and processing of personal information by Tailscale.
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What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files transferred from our Site to your computer or mobile device. They are unique to your browser. Session cookies are temporary cookies that are stored on your device while you are visiting our Site; they last only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent Cookies are stored on your device for a period of time even after you leave our Site; they last until you or your browser delete them or until they expire. A first party cookie is one set by Tailscale; a third-party cookie is one set by a third party.
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How Tailscale uses cookies
Tailscale uses cookies to help deliver, manage, protect, develop and improve our Site and Services, and to provide a more relevant and personalized experience on our Site. We use both session cookies and persistent cookies, depending on the purpose of the cookie. Tailscale sets and accesses our own cookies on the domains operated by Tailscale. We also use third party cookies for certain purposes. Generally speaking, Tailscale uses cookies in the following categories:
Essential Cookies Essential Cookies (a/k/a "strictly necessary cookies") are required for us to provide our Site and Services and ensure they work. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, session management, payment processing, consent management, and page navigation. The Site and Services cannot function properly without these cookies. As such you cannot disable Essential Cookies and still use the Site or Services.
Analytics Cookies Analytics Cookies (a/k/a "statistics cookies" or "performance cookies") collect information about use of our Site and Services, so we can measure and improve their performance and the experience of customers and users. For example, Analytics Cookies show us which are the most frequently visited pages, allow us to see overall patterns of usage, help us record any difficulties users may have with the Site or Services, and allow us to test certain features or pages.
Targeted Advertising Cookies Targeted Advertising Cookies (a/k/a "marketing cookies" or "advertising cookies,") remember what you have looked at on our Site and disclose this information with other organizations, such as advertising partners, to help them build a profile of your interests and show you advertisements that are more relevant and engaging for you as you browse the Internet. If you do not allow Targeted Advertising Cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising as you surf the Internet. Please note that opting out of Targeted Advertising Cookies does not necessarily mean that you will not see Tailscale advertising on third-party services, only that this advertising will not be targeted to you through the use of Targeted Advertising Cookies.
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Cookie information
For more information about the cookies used in connection with the Site, please click on the Cookies Preference Center button below. While we do our best to keep this information updated, please note that the number and names of cookies and other technologies may change from time to time.
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How to manage your cookie settings
We may allow you to opt in or opt out of certain types of cookies by following the instructions on the cookie banner when you first visit our Site. You can also click on the Cookies Preference Center button below (and the “Your Privacy Choices” link on our Site footer) to adjust your cookie settings on tailscale.com at any time.
In addition, most browsers have options for blocking, disabling, or turning off some or all cookies, as well as (depending on the sophistication of your browser software) allowing you to decide on acceptance of each new cookie in a variety of ways. To explore what cookie settings are available to you, please consult the documentation provided by your browser application (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox), or look in the "preferences" or "options" section of your browser’s menu. Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some parts of the Site may not be available or work properly.