Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on Summarizer AI.

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Privacy Compliant

Cookie Overview

Key information about our cookie usage

Transparent Usage

We clearly explain what each cookie does

User Control

You can manage your cookie preferences anytime

No Tracking

We don't track you across other websites

Secure Storage

All cookies are stored securely

Summarizer AI Cookie Policy

Detailed information about cookies and tracking technologies

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Cookies contain information about your preferences and activities on the website, which helps us remember your settings and improve your experience during future visits.

Good to Know

Cookies cannot access your personal files, install software, or harm your device. They are simply small data files that help websites function better.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

Always Active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Examples:

Session management and user authentication
Security tokens and CSRF protection
Load balancing and server routing
Cookie consent preferences

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when browser closes) or up to 1 year

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Can be Disabled

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

What we collect:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
How you arrived at our website (referrer)
Device type, browser, and screen resolution
General location (country/city level)

Duration: Up to 2 years

Third-party services: Google Analytics (anonymized)

Functional Cookies (Optional)

Can be Disabled

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Features enabled:

Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
Language and region settings
Dashboard layout preferences
Recently viewed summaries

Duration: Up to 1 year

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

Can be Disabled

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Current status:

We currently do not use marketing cookies. This section is included for transparency and future use.

3. How We Use Cookies

3.1 Service Functionality

Maintain your login session and remember your authentication status
Store your preferences for theme, language, and dashboard layout
Remember your cookie consent choices
Provide security features and prevent unauthorized access

3.2 Performance and Analytics

Understand how users navigate and interact with our service
Identify popular features and areas for improvement
Monitor service performance and loading times
Detect and resolve technical issues

3.3 User Experience Enhancement

Personalize your experience based on your preferences
Show relevant content and features
Remember your recent activities and frequently used features
Provide contextual help and guidance

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our service is used.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. This service uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your visit.

Data collected:

Page views and session duration
Traffic sources and referrers
Device and browser information
General geographic location

Privacy: We have enabled IP anonymization and do not collect personally identifiable information.

Opt-out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing theGoogle Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

We use CDN services to deliver website content faster and more reliably. These services may set technical cookies for load balancing and performance optimization.

Purpose: Improve website loading speed and reliability

Data: Technical information only, no personal data

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept all cookies for the full experience
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences by cookie category
Learn more about each type of cookie

5.2 Cookie Preference Center

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
Visiting this Cookie Policy page and using the preference controls
Accessing the settings through your user dashboard

5.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Important Note

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website operation.

6. Deleting Cookies

You can delete cookies that have already been set on your device. Here's how to do it in different browsers:

Clear All Cookies

This will remove all cookies from all websites:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Clear Data
Safari: Develop → Empty Caches (or Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All)
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Clear Cookies for Specific Sites

To remove cookies only from Summarizer AI:

Look for site-specific cookie management in your browser settings
Search for "summarizer.ai" in your cookie list
Select and delete the cookies you want to remove

After Deleting Cookies

After deleting cookies, you may need to log in again and reset your preferences. The website will treat you as a new visitor.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:

Cookie Type	Duration	Purpose
Session Cookies	Until browser closes	Basic functionality and security
Authentication	30 days	Keep you logged in
Preferences	1 year	Remember your settings
Analytics	2 years	Usage statistics and improvements
Consent	1 year	Remember your cookie choices

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Notify users of significant changes through our website
Request new consent if required by law
Provide clear information about what has changed

9. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Cookie Questions

Email: cookies@summarizer.ai

Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

Response Time: Within 48 hours

Privacy Team

Email: privacy@summarizer.ai

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

Address: 123 AI Innovation Drive
Tech Valley, CA 94043