Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 11, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our Service, and enabling certain functionalities.
2. How We Use Cookies
HMU.chat uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in during your session
- Security: To protect against cross-site request forgery and other attacks
- Load Balancing: To ensure optimal performance across our servers
- User Preferences: To remember your language and theme settings
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience:
- AI Model Selection: To remember your preferred AI models
- Code Editor Settings: To save your editor preferences
- UI Customization: To maintain your interface preferences
- Recent Activity: To provide quick access to recent projects
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our Service:
- Usage Patterns: To identify popular features and improve our Service
- Performance Monitoring: To detect and fix technical issues
- User Journey: To optimize the user experience
2.4 Marketing Cookies
With your consent, we may use marketing cookies to:
- Show relevant advertisements on other platforms
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Understand how you discovered our Service
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set directly by HMU.chat:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | User authentication | Session |
| user_preferences | UI settings and preferences | 1 year |
| selected_model | Last selected AI model | 30 days |
| theme | Light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by our service providers:
| Provider | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing | Stripe Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics | Usage analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Cloudflare | Security and performance | Cloudflare Privacy Policy |
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit HMU.chat, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings in your account.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies entirely
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience:
- Essential cookies: The Service may not function properly
- Functional cookies: You may lose saved preferences
- Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve our Service based on usage data
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage to enhance performance:
- Session Storage: Temporary data that expires when you close your browser
- Local Storage: Persistent data for offline functionality and caching
- IndexedDB: For storing larger amounts of structured data locally
6. Do Not Track
HMU.chat respects Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When we detect a DNT signal, we:
- Disable third-party analytics cookies
- Limit tracking to essential Service functionality only
- Do not share data with advertising partners
7. Children's Privacy
HMU.chat is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect cookies or tracking information from children.
8. International Users
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and California, we comply with GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA requirements respectively, including:
- Obtaining explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- Providing clear information about cookie usage
- Offering easy ways to withdraw consent
- Respecting user privacy rights
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our Service or sending you an email.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@carboncodex.app
- Address: HMU.chat, Inc., 548 Market Street #35410, San Francisco, CA 94104
11. More Information
For more information about cookies in general, you can visit:
