Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to website owners, and improve user experience.
This Cookie Policy explains how AI Consensus uses cookies and similar technologies, what choices you have, and how to manage your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to your actions, such as logging in or setting privacy preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | Maintains your authenticated session | Session / 30 days |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 12 months |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. You can opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your preferred color theme | 12 months |
| language | Remembers your language preference | 12 months |
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing. See Stripe's Cookie Policy
- Google Analytics: For website usage analytics. See Google's Cookie Policy
We do not use any advertising or marketing cookies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Using Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Do Not Track
We honor "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals where technically feasible. If your browser sends a DNT signal, we will not load non-essential cookies.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or reject cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly:
- Essential cookies: Cannot be disabled - required for authentication and security
- Analytics cookies: No impact on functionality - helps us improve the service
- Preference cookies: Your settings may not be remembered between visits
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we will notify you through a banner on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@theaiconsensus.com
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.