Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. 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, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
1.1 How Cookies Work
- When you visit our website, cookies are stored in your browser
- Cookies contain information about your browsing activity and preferences
- They allow our website to "remember" you between page visits and sessions
- Cookies cannot access other files on your device or spread viruses
1.2 Similar Technologies
This policy also covers similar technologies:
- Web Beacons/Pixels: Small transparent images used to track page views and email opens
- Local Storage: Browser storage for larger data (HTML5 Local Storage, Session Storage)
- SDKs: Software development kits in mobile apps
- Device Fingerprinting: Techniques to identify devices based on their characteristics
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for the website to function properly
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintain your login session | Session (expires when you close browser) |
| csrf_token | Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| language | Remember your language preference | 1 year |
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for providing the Services you request and do not require consent under most privacy laws.
2.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Enhance functionality and personalization
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Store your dashboard settings and preferences | 1 year |
| timezone | Display times in your local timezone | 1 year |
| theme | Remember dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| notification_settings | Remember notification preferences | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience
| Service | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google LLC | Track page views, user journey, traffic sources |
| Mixpanel | Mixpanel Inc. | Product analytics, feature usage, user behavior |
| Hotjar | Hotjar Ltd. | Heatmaps, session recordings, user feedback |
Data Collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral source (how you found our website)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Geographic location (country/region level)
- Click patterns and scroll depth
IP Anonymization: We enable IP anonymization in Google Analytics to protect your privacy.
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Purpose: Deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness
| Service | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | Google LLC | Show relevant ads on Google and partner sites |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | LinkedIn Corp. | Track conversions from LinkedIn ads |
| Facebook Pixel | Meta Platforms | Track conversions from Facebook/Instagram ads |
| Twitter Pixel | Twitter Inc. | Track conversions from Twitter ads |
Remarketing: These cookies enable us to show ads to people who have previously visited our website.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
3.1 Service Providers
- AWS CloudFront: Content delivery network for faster page loads
- Stripe: Payment processing (secure checkout)
- Intercom: Customer support chat widget
- Zendesk: Support ticket system
- Vimeo/YouTube: Video hosting (if you watch embedded videos)
3.2 Third-Party Privacy Policies
Third-party cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Mixpanel: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
4. How to Control Cookies
4.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookie types
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner
- Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preference (Allow, Block third-party, Block all)
- Manage exceptions for specific sites
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top-right corner
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your preference
- Click "Manage Data" to view and delete cookies
Safari (macOS)
- Safari menu > Preferences
- Click the Privacy tab
- Choose your "Block cookies" preference
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view and delete cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots (...) in the top-right corner
- Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
- Choose your preference
Mobile Devices
- iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
- Android Chrome: Chrome > Settings > Site Settings > Cookies
4.3 Clearing Cookies
To delete existing cookies:
- Windows: Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete
- macOS: Press Command + Shift + Delete
- Select "Cookies" and choose the time range
- Click "Clear data" or "Clear browsing data"
5. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked.
5.1 Our Response to DNT
Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We respect your privacy choices through our cookie banner and browser settings, but we do not specifically respond to DNT signals at this time.
5.2 Alternative Tracking Prevention
You can use:
- Browser extensions: Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin, Ghostery
- Private browsing mode: Incognito (Chrome), Private (Firefox/Safari)
- Privacy-focused browsers: Brave, DuckDuckGo Browser
6. Cookies in Our Mobile App
6.1 Mobile App Identifiers
Our mobile app uses device identifiers instead of cookies:
- iOS: Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA), Identifier for Vendors (IDFV)
- Android: Advertising ID, Android ID
6.2 Opting Out of Mobile Tracking
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
7. International Users
7.1 GDPR (EU/EEA/UK)
For users in the European Union, European Economic Area, and United Kingdom:
- We obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
- You can withdraw consent at any time
- You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@vocalai.solutions
7.2 CCPA (California)
For California residents:
- We do not "sell" personal information in the traditional sense
- However, sharing data with advertising partners may be considered a "sale" under CCPA
- You can opt out by rejecting marketing cookies in the cookie banner
- See our Privacy Policy for full CCPA rights
7.3 Other Jurisdictions
We respect privacy laws in all jurisdictions. If you have specific privacy concerns, contact privacy@vocalai.solutions.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in the cookies we use
- New features or services
- Changes in privacy laws and regulations
- Feedback from users and regulators
8.1 Notification of Changes
When we make material changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- We may display a notice on our website
- For significant changes, we may request your consent again via the cookie banner
9. Contact Us
9.1 Questions About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact:
Privacy Team: privacy@vocalai.solutions
Data Protection Officer: dpo@vocalai.solutions
9.2 Mailing Address
VocalAI Solutions, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Team
350 Rhode Island Street, Suite 240
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
9.3 EU Representative
For users in the EU/EEA/UK:
VocalAI Solutions GmbH
Friedrichstraße 123
10117 Berlin, Germany
Email: eu-representative@vocalai.solutions
We're here to help you understand and control how cookies work on our website. Contact us at privacy@vocalai.solutions with any questions or concerns.
10. Additional Resources
10.1 Learn More About Cookies
- AboutCookies.org: http://www.aboutcookies.org/
- AllAboutCookies.org: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
- Your Online Choices (EU): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
- Network Advertising Initiative (US): https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
10.2 Related Policies
- Privacy Policy - How we collect and use personal data
- Terms of Service - Legal agreement for using our Services