Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Version: 1.0.0 Effective Date: February 12, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how imai.ge uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and web application.

Note: This policy applies to our web platform only. Our mobile apps (iOS and Android) use minimal cookies and instead rely on native app storage mechanisms.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`session_id`	Maintains your logged-in session	Session
`csrf_token`	Prevents cross-site request forgery	Session
`auth_token`	Authenticates your requests	30 days

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Third-Party
`_ga`	Google Analytics - Tracks user behavior	2 years	Yes (Google)
`_gid`	Google Analytics - Distinguishes users	24 hours	Yes (Google)
`_gat`	Google Analytics - Throttles request rate	1 minute	Yes (Google)

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`theme_preference`	Remembers your theme choice (light/dark)	1 year
`language`	Remembers your language preference	1 year
`recent_prompts`	Stores your recent image generation prompts	30 days

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity across websites to display relevant advertising.

Note: We do not currently use marketing cookies. If we add them in the future, we will:

Request your explicit consent
Update this policy
Provide an opt-out mechanism

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Maintain Sessions: Keep you logged in as you navigate
Remember Preferences: Store your settings and preferences
Analyze Usage: Understand how users interact with our Service
Improve Security: Protect against fraud and abuse
Personalize Experience: Tailor content based on your usage

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics sets cookies to:

Track page views and user sessions
Understand user demographics
Measure conversion rates

Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Payment Processors

When you make a payment, our payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) may set cookies for:

Processing transactions securely
Detecting and preventing fraud
Remembering payment methods (if you choose)

These processors have their own cookie policies.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of Google Analytics using:

Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Your browser’s Do Not Track setting

On your first visit, we display a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Accept only essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer.

6. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you block or delete cookies:

Essential cookies: The website may not function properly
Performance cookies: We cannot improve the user experience
Functional cookies: Your preferences will not be remembered

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use:

7.1 Local Storage

Browser local storage for:

Caching user preferences
Storing non-sensitive application data
Improving performance

7.2 Session Storage

Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser:

Temporary form data
Navigation state

7.3 IndexedDB

For storing:

Generated image thumbnails (for faster loading)
Cached content

8. Mobile Apps

Our iOS and Android mobile apps use minimal cookies. Instead, they rely on:

Secure local storage: For user preferences and authentication
Keychain (iOS) / Keystore (Android): For secure credential storage
Native analytics: Without third-party cookies

Mobile app data collection is covered in our Privacy Policy.

9. Do Not Track

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals where technically feasible. When DNT is enabled:

We limit third-party tracking
We disable non-essential analytics
We respect your privacy preferences

We may update this Cookie Policy to:

Reflect changes in our practices
Comply with new regulations
Add or remove cookie types

When we make material changes:

We update the “Last Updated” date
We notify you via email or in-app notification
We may request renewed consent

11. Your Rights

Under data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA), you have the right to:

Know: What cookies we use and why
Control: Choose which cookies to accept
Access: Request information about data collected via cookies
Delete: Request deletion of cookie data
Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time

12. International Users

Cookies may transfer data to countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

Standard contractual clauses
Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
Adequate data protection measures

13. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or this policy:

Email: privacy@imai.ge Cookie Settings: Available in the website footer Data Protection Officer: dpo@imai.ge

14. Resources

Learn more about cookies:

15. Definitions

Session Cookie: Temporary cookie deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookie: Cookie that remains until expiration or deletion
First-Party Cookie: Set by imai.ge
Third-Party Cookie: Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics)