Chameleon AI

Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 18, 2024

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 provide a better user experience.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. You cannot opt out of these.

Authentication Cookies (Supabase)

  • Purpose: Keep you logged in across sessions
  • Duration: Session-based or up to 7 days
  • Cookie names: sb-*-auth-token

⚙️Functional Cookies (Recommended)

These cookies enhance functionality and user experience.

Guest Mode Flag

  • Purpose: Remember if you're using guest mode
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Cookie name: guest-mode

Cookie Consent

  • Purpose: Remember your cookie preferences
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Cookie name: chameleon-cookie-consent

Theme Preference

  • Purpose: Remember dark/light mode preference
  • Duration: Persistent (no expiry)
  • Storage: localStorage (not a cookie technically)

Analytics & Advertising Cookies (Not Used)

We do NOT use:

  • Google Analytics or similar tracking
  • Facebook Pixel or social media trackers
  • Advertising cookies or retargeting
  • Third-party analytics services

3. localStorage and sessionStorage

We also use browser storage mechanisms (not technically cookies, but similar):

localStorage

Stores settings, chat history, API keys (encrypted), preferences

Duration: Persistent until you clear browser data

sessionStorage

Temporary storage for current session data

Duration: Until you close the browser tab

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our third-party service providers may set their own cookies:

Supabase (Authentication & Database)

Sets authentication cookies to keep you logged in

View Supabase Privacy Policy →

Vercel (Hosting)

May set cookies for CDN and analytics (server-side only)

View Vercel Privacy Policy →

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Our Cookie Banner

On your first visit, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept: Allow all cookies (recommended for best experience)
  • Decline: Only essential cookies (may limit functionality)

5.3 Clearing Cookies

To clear cookies and localStorage:

  • Use your browser's "Clear browsing data" feature
  • Select "Cookies" and "Cached images and files"
  • Warning: This will log you out and clear your settings

6. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you block or delete cookies:

Essential Cookies Blocked:

  • ✗ You cannot stay logged in
  • ✗ Authentication will fail
  • ✗ Service will not function properly

Functional Cookies Blocked:

  • ⚠ You'll need to reconfigure settings each visit
  • ⚠ Theme preferences won't be saved
  • ⚠ Guest mode may not work correctly

7. Cookie Lifespan

Cookie NameTypeDuration
sb-*-auth-tokenEssential7 days or session
guest-modeFunctional30 days
chameleon-cookie-consentFunctional1 year

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies?

🍪 Quick Summary

  • • We use minimal cookies - only what's needed for the service
  • • Essential cookies: Authentication (can't opt out)
  • • Functional cookies: Preferences, guest mode (recommended)
  • • NO tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies
  • • You control cookies through browser settings