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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 13, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide, secure, and improve our services.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Can Be Disabled? |
| Strictly Necessary |
Authentication, security, payment processing, load balancing |
Session / 1 year |
❌ No (required for service) |
| Functional |
Remember preferences, language, theme settings |
1 year |
✅ Yes (reduced functionality) |
| Analytics |
Usage statistics, performance monitoring (Azure Insights) |
2 years |
✅ Yes |
| Advertising |
Ad delivery and measurement (Free tier only) |
30 days |
✅ Yes (view ads for credits) |
3. Specific Cookies We Set
3.1 Essential Cookies
- session_id: Maintains your login session
- csrf_token: Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks
- subscription_tier: Determines your feature access level
- token_balance: Caches your AID token holdings (if applicable)
3.2 Preference Cookies
- lang: Remembers your language selection
- theme: Dark/light mode preference
- consent_given: Tracks cookie consent banner status
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Azure Application Insights)
- ai_session: Session tracking for analytics
- ai_user: Anonymous user identifier
- Used to improve service performance and user experience
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
- Stripe: Payment processing (required for subscriptions)
- Discord: OAuth login (if you use Discord sign-in)
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (if enabled)
- Ad Networks: Free tier ad delivery (Google AdSense, etc.)
4. Local Storage & Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use:
- Local Storage: Offline detection history cache, user preferences
- Session Storage: Temporary data during your session
- IndexedDB: Cached AI models for offline detection (browser extension)
- Service Workers: Progressive Web App functionality
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when closing the browser
- View and delete specific cookies
Warning: Blocking essential cookies will prevent login and payment processing.
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
5.3 Our Cookie Consent Manager
On first visit, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Update preferences anytime in Settings
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
We do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals. Use browser settings or our consent manager to control cookies.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add new features or comply with legal requirements. Check this page periodically for changes.
8. Contact Us
Questions about our cookie practices?