Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ResearchAI ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and AI-powered research platform ("Service").

By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings or discontinue use of the Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (researchai.com)
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services (analytics, payment processors)

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

3.1 Essential Functionality

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. Without them, you cannot use key features:

  • Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
  • Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
  • Session Management: Maintain your session state
  • Load Balancing: Distribute requests across servers

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to work.

3.2 Performance and Analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service:

  • Usage Analytics: Track page views, features used, time spent
  • Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
  • Performance Monitoring: Measure page load times and responsiveness
  • A/B Testing: Test different features and layouts

We use anonymous or pseudonymous identifiers and aggregate data. Personal information is not collected through analytics cookies without your explicit consent.

3.3 Preferences and Functionality

These cookies remember your choices and preferences:

  • User Preferences: Language, theme, display settings
  • Recent Activity: Recently viewed reports, search history
  • Form Data: Remember information entered in forms
  • Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

3.4 Marketing and Advertising (Optional)

With your consent, we may use cookies for:

  • Campaign Tracking: Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Remarketing: Show relevant ads on other websites
  • Social Media: Enable social media sharing and interactions

You can opt out of marketing cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

4. Cookies We Use

Here is a detailed list of cookies used by ResearchAI:

Cookie NamePurposeTypeDuration
auth_tokenKeeps you logged inEssentialSession
csrf_tokenSecurity protectionEssentialSession
session_idSession managementEssentialSession
user_preferencesRemember your settingsFunctionality1 year
cookie_consentCookie preferencesFunctionality1 year
_gaGoogle Analytics (if enabled)Analytics2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics (if enabled)Analytics24 hours

This list may be updated as we add or remove features. Check this page periodically for the latest information.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

5.1 Payment Processing

Stripe: We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Analytics (If Enabled)

Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Service. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy.

5.3 Authentication Providers

If you sign in using Google, LinkedIn, or other OAuth providers, those services may set their own cookies. Refer to their respective privacy policies.

6. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

Instructions for popular browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific types of cookies:

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not alter our practices in response to DNT signals.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of the Service may not work properly:

  • Login: You may not be able to stay logged in to your account
  • Preferences: Your settings will not be remembered
  • Functionality: Some interactive features may not work
  • Performance: Page load times may be affected

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to function. Disabling other cookies will not prevent you from using the Service, but may limit functionality.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

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

Privacy Email: privacy@researchai.com

Support: support@researchai.com

Website: researchai.com

Summary: Our Cookie Practices

  • ✓ We use cookies to provide and improve the Service
  • ✓ Essential cookies are required for the Service to work
  • ✓ You can control non-essential cookies through your browser
  • ✓ We do not sell data collected through cookies
  • ✓ Third-party cookies are clearly identified