Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.

Think of cookies as little digital memory assistants that help us recognize you when you return to AI Buddy. They're not programs and can't access files on your device.

At AI Buddy, we use different types of cookies to improve your experience:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality like security, network management, and account access. You can't disable these cookies in our systems.

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we've added to our pages.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the way our website works.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertising more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

You have control over which cookies you allow on your device. Here's how you can manage them:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Some of our pages may include content from third-party services like analytics providers and social media platforms. These services may set their own cookies, which we don't control.

Here are some third-party services we use that may place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics (to understand website usage)
• Stripe (for payment processing)
• Social media sharing buttons

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their privacy statements.

Are cookies dangerous?

No, cookies themselves are harmless text files. They can't spread viruses or malware or access your hard drive.

Can cookies see my personal information?

Cookies can only store information that you provide or that's generated from your interaction with our website. They can't access other files on your computer or see information you provide to other websites.

Why do I see a cookie notice on almost every website?

Many privacy regulations, including the GDPR in Europe, require websites to inform users about cookies and obtain consent for certain types of cookies.

What happens if I delete cookies?

If you delete cookies, you'll be treated as a first-time visitor when you return to our site. Your preferences will be reset, and you'll need to log in again if you had an active session.