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Cookie Policy

How AIAlternative uses cookies and similar technologies

2026/04/06

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how AIAlternative uses cookies and similar technologies when you browse our AI tool directory, manage your account, or use our services.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you interact with it.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

  • Session cookies: maintain your login state and authentication
  • Security cookies: protect against CSRF attacks and unauthorized access
  • Preference cookies: remember your theme (light/dark) and language (English/Chinese) selection

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics to understand how visitors use our directory:

  • Page views and navigation: which tools and categories are most popular
  • Search queries: what users are looking for to improve our directory coverage
  • Performance metrics: page load times and error tracking

We use privacy-respecting analytics and do not track individual users across websites.

Payment Cookies

When you purchase a Featured or Sponsored listing:

  • Stripe cookies: required for secure payment processing at checkout
  • These are set by Stripe and governed by their privacy policy

Third-Party Cookies

We minimize third-party cookies. The services that may set cookies on our site:

  • Stripe: payment processing for premium listings
  • Authentication providers: Google and GitHub when using social login

We do not use advertising cookies or sell data to advertisers.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Delete all cookies or specific site cookies
  • Block cookies by default and allow specific sites
  • Clear cookies when you close the browser

Note: blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or using account features.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features or services. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.

Last updated: April 6, 2026