Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 15, 2024
1. 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 more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
AI Dream Guide uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Remember your preferences (such as language selection)
- Understand how visitors interact with our site
- Improve our services and user experience
- Process payments securely
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:
- Session cookies: Maintain your session while using our service
- Security cookies: Support security features and detect malicious activity
- Payment cookies: Required for secure payment processing through Stripe
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Language preference: Remember your selected language
- Theme preference: Remember your light/dark mode choice
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Pages visited and time spent
- How users navigate through the site
- Technical issues or errors encountered
We use this information to improve our service. Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Google Analytics: For website analytics (if enabled)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use information.
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage to:
- Temporarily save your dream text while you navigate the site (session storage - cleared when you close the browser)
- Store your theme and language preferences
Important: Your dream content is stored temporarily in your browser's session storage only for your convenience while using the service. It is never sent to or stored on our servers until you submit it for interpretation.
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
7. Cookie Duration
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (e.g., preference cookies may last up to 1 year)
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]