Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
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 and understanding how you use our site.
Similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used for similar purposes.
How We Use Cookies
GetCite.ai uses cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for the website to function properly
- •Session management
- •Security and authentication
- •Load balancing
Can be disabled: No (required for site functionality)
2. Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website
- •Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and traffic sources
- •Tool usage statistics (which features are most popular)
- •Performance monitoring and error tracking
Can be disabled: Yes (via browser settings or opt-out)
3. Preference Cookies
Purpose: Remember your settings and preferences
- •Language preferences
- •Display settings (dark/light mode if implemented)
- •Recently analyzed URLs (stored locally)
Can be disabled: Yes (you'll need to reset preferences each visit)
4. Advertising Cookies (Future)
Purpose: Display relevant advertisements (when implemented)
- •Google AdSense (not currently active)
- •Personalized ad delivery
- •Ad performance measurement
Can be disabled: Yes (via browser settings or Google Ad Settings)
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers who may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | View Policy → |
| Vercel | Hosting & performance | View Policy → |
| OpenAI | AI-powered analysis | View Policy → |
How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:
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
2. Browser Instructions
- •Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- •Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- •Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- •Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
3. Google Analytics Opt-Out
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
4. Ad Personalization Settings
Manage Google ad preferences at adssettings.google.com
⚠️ Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies are required for the site to work properly.
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for essential functionality.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-24 months) or until you delete them. Used for analytics and preferences.
Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
If you're in the EU or California, you have additional rights regarding cookies and tracking:
- •Right to opt-out: Refuse non-essential cookies
- •Right to access: Request information about cookies used
- •Right to deletion: Request deletion of cookie data
- •Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at privacy@getcite.ai or visit our contact page.