Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2025 Last Updated: August 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website or use our platform. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our services, and improving our platform's functionality.

2. How We Use Cookies

AI Agents House uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable essential platform functionality
Remember your login status and preferences
Analyze usage patterns and performance
Provide personalized content and features
Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly and cannot be disabled:

Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in and secure
Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Session cookies: Remember your preferences during your visit
Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal platform performance

Examples: session tokens, CSRF protection tokens, user authentication status

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our platform so we can improve it:

Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, page views, and user behavior
PostHog: Provides detailed user analytics and feature usage insights
Performance monitoring: Helps us identify and fix technical issues

Examples: _ga, gid (Google Analytics), ph* (PostHog)

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

Preference cookies: Remember your dashboard settings and configurations
Language cookies: Store your preferred language settings
UI customization: Remember your dashboard layout preferences

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us provide relevant marketing content (only with your consent):

Advertising cookies: Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant content based on your interests
Social media cookies: Enable sharing and social media integrations

Note: We do not use marketing cookies without your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our platform may set cookies from third-party services we use:

4.1 Google Services

Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage tracking
Google Cloud Platform: Infrastructure and hosting services
Purpose: Understanding user behavior and improving our platform

4.2 PostHog Analytics

Purpose: Product analytics and user experience optimization
Data collected: Page views, feature usage, user flows
Privacy: Data is processed in compliance with privacy regulations

4.3 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
Data collected: Payment-related information and transaction security data
Privacy: Stripe maintains PCI DSS compliance

4.4 Vercel (Hosting Platform)

Purpose: Website hosting and content delivery
Data collected: Basic request logs and performance metrics

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

Duration: Deleted when you close your browser
Purpose: Temporary functionality during your visit

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Duration: Remain on your device for a specified period
Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
Marketing cookies: Up to 6 months (with consent)

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can 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 > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Cookie Preference Center

We provide a cookie preference center where you can:

View all cookies used on our platform
Enable or disable non-essential cookies
Update your preferences at any time
Learn more about each cookie's purpose

6.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific tracking:

Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
PostHog: Through our cookie preference center
Marketing cookies: Uncheck marketing preferences in our cookie banner

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

7.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

Inability to log in to your account
Loss of security features
Degraded platform functionality
Need to re-enter preferences repeatedly

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies:

Will not affect platform functionality
Prevents us from improving user experience
May result in less personalized features

7.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies:

Will not affect platform functionality
May result in less relevant marketing content
Prevents tracking of marketing campaign effectiveness

8. International Considerations

8.1 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Economic Area:

We obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies
You can withdraw consent at any time
We provide clear information about each cookie's purpose
We maintain records of your consent preferences

8.2 CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents:

We do not sell personal information collected through cookies
You can opt out of analytics tracking
We provide transparency about data collection practices

9. Data Security

9.1 Cookie Security

We implement security measures for cookies:

Secure flag: Cookies transmitted only over HTTPS
HttpOnly flag: Prevents access via client-side scripts
SameSite attribute: Protects against cross-site request forgery
Encryption: Sensitive cookie data is encrypted

9.2 Data Protection

Information collected through cookies is:

Stored securely in compliance with data protection laws
Retained only for necessary periods
Protected against unauthorized access
Deleted when no longer needed

10. Updates to This Policy

10.1 Policy Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

Changes in our cookie usage
New regulatory requirements
Platform updates and new features
Feedback from users and regulators

10.2 Notification of Changes

We will notify you of material changes through:

Email notifications to registered users
Prominent notices on our platform
Updated cookie banners when necessary
At least 30 days advance notice for significant changes

11. Contact Information

11.1 Cookie Questions

For questions about our cookie usage:

Email: hello@aiagentshouse.com Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry

11.2 Data Protection Inquiries

For data protection and privacy concerns:

Email: hello@aiagentshouse.com Mail: AI Agents House, [Address]

11.3 Regulatory Contacts

EU Users: Contact your local data protection authority
California Users: Contact the California Attorney General's office

12. Additional Resources

12.1 Learn More About Cookies

12.2 Related Policies

Acknowledgment: By continuing to use our platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to our use of cookies as described herein.