Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

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 to provide information to the website owners.

ChatSonic uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To recognize you when you sign in and keep you logged in
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences (like dark mode)
  • Security: To support security features and detect malicious activity
  • Analytics: To understand how our service is being used and improve it
  • Performance: To monitor and improve website performance

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples:

Session managementAuthenticationSecurity featuresLoad balancing

Performance Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples:

Page visit countsTraffic sourcesPage load timesError tracking

Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Examples:

Theme preference (light/dark)Language settingsChat history preferencesLayout preferences

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve the performance of our site.

Examples:

Google AnalyticsUsage patternsFeature engagementConversion tracking

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may include:

  • Vercel Analytics: For performance monitoring and analytics
  • Supabase: For authentication and user management

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience.

Browser Controls

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Here's how to do it in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Options

For analytics cookies, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use local storage to store certain data on your device. This includes:

  • Chat conversation history (for users not logged in)
  • Theme preferences
  • UI state and preferences

You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browser data.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or as we otherwise determine is necessary or appropriate. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@chatsonic.ai
Address: ChatSonic Inc., San Francisco, CA, USA