Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

Search AI Apps uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us improve our website by collecting usage information

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

• Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
• Security cookies to protect against fraud
• Session cookies to maintain your session

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page load time tracking
• Error tracking cookies

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Theme preference cookies (light/dark mode)
• Language preference cookies
• Search history cookies
• User preference cookies

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Supabase: For authentication and database services
• Social Media: For social sharing and integration features
• Payment Processors: For any payment-related functionality

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Set preferences for different types of cookies

6.2 Our Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some features may not work as expected
• Website performance may be affected

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

10. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our other privacy-related policies:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service