Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Inkfluence AI uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our service
• Improve our service and user experience
• Provide security and prevent fraud
• Analyze performance and traffic patterns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
• Security: Protect against fraudulent activity
• Session Management: Remember your actions during a session

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Preferences: Remember your settings (theme, language, etc.)
• UI State: Remember sidebar state, view modes, etc.
• Recent Projects: Quick access to recently used projects

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Usage Analytics: Pages visited, features used, session duration
• Performance: Load times, errors, and technical issues
• User Flow: How users navigate through the app

3.4 Payment Cookies

These cookies are used to process payments securely:

• Stripe: Secure payment processing
• Fraud Detection: Protect against fraudulent transactions

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

4.1 Firebase/Google

• Authentication and user management
• Cloud database and storage
• Analytics (if enabled)

4.2 Stripe

• Payment processing
• Fraud detection
• PCI compliance

4.3 Google reCAPTCHA

• Spam and bot protection on forms
• Analyzes user behavior to verify human visitors
• Subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

4.4 OpenAI

• AI content generation (API calls only, no cookies)

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for authentication and security.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used for preferences and analytics.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

6.2 Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• DAA Opt-out
• EDAA Opt-out (EU)

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:

• You may need to log in more frequently
• Your preferences won't be saved
• Some features may not function correctly
• We won't be able to personalize your experience